• (a.) Philosophical; dealing with causes, reasons, and effects, rather than with details and circumstances; -- said of literature. • (a.) Busy; specifically, busy in an objectionable way; officious; fussy and positive; meddlesome. • (a.) Of or pertaining to business or to affairs; of the nature of business; practical; material; busi... Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/pragmatical/