Unpractically

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a way that is not functional or sensible for practical purposes
2. Executed in a manner that does not lend itself to effective use or application in real scenarios
3. Done in a way that makes it ineffective or unrealistic for everyday use

Etymology: "Unpractically" is simply "unpractical" with the adverb ending "-ly" attached. "Unpractical" itself is formed from "practical" with the negative prefix "un-", and so the word means in a manner that is not practical, or in a way that is unworkable. The "-ly" ending, which turns an adjective into an adverb, comes from the Old English "-lic", meaning "having the form or character of," and is one of the most productive suffixes in English. Because the base word is a straightforward combination, there is no hidden story in the form itself: "practical" comes from the Latin "practicus," meaning relating to action, and "un-" and "-ly" are both native English additions. The word is best understood as a transparent chain of parts, each doing a clear job.

Synonyms: impractically, fancifully, ideally, theoretically, unrealistically

Antonyms: practically, realistically, sensibly, rationally, logically