pragmatismPronunciation: /ˈpragmətɪz(ə)m/Translate pragmatism | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of pragmatism noun [mass noun] 1a pragmatic attitude or policy:ideology had been tempered with pragmatism 2 Philosophy an approach that evaluates theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application. Derivatives pragmatist noun pragmatistic adjective Origin: mid 19th century: from Greek pragma, pragmat- 'deed' (see pragmatic) + -ismpragmatism in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of pragmatism in the US English dictionary
