B1
practicable vs practical
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| practicableadjective/ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/ | Meaning Able to be done in real conditions with the money and time you have. | Goes with — | Example The engineers said that building a bridge there was not practicable. |
| practicaladjective/ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl/ | Meaning connected with doing things rather than ideas; also useful, sensible and likely to work | Goes with practical experience | Example This course gives students practical experience in a real hospital. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Sharing a car is a solution to the parking problem.