Phrase guide

for all practical purposes

prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

effectively, virtually; practically

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: FAPP, for all intents and purposes, in practice

Antonyms: none provided

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adverb

Meaning 2

in every practical sense

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • to all intents and purposes the case is closed
  • the rest are for all practical purposes useless

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: to all intents and purposes, for all intents and purposes

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Latin: effectū — effectively, virtually