1 (especially spoken) almost; very nearly
SYNVIRTUALLY:
practically empty / impossible * I meet famous people practically every day. * My essay is practically finished now. * With that crack in it, the vase is worth practically nothing. * There's practically no difference between the two options. -< ALMOST
2 in a realistic or sensible way; in real situations:
Practically speaking, we can't afford it. * It sounds like a good idea, but I don't think it will work practically.
compareTHEORETICALLY
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