Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > P Synonyms of pragmatism Find synonyms for: Noun 1. pragmatism, philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory usage: (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value 2. realism, pragmatism, practicality usage: the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of pragmatism (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: odaysuiz Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language