An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Concerned with practical results and values; treating things in a practical way.

Etymology (EN): M.Fr. pragmatique, from L. pragmaticus “skilled in business or law,” from Gk. pragmatikos “versed in business,” from pragma (genitive pragmatos) “civil business, deed, act,” from prassein “to do, act, perform.”

Etymology (PE): Varzâl-gerâ, literally “practice-inclined,” from varzâl, → practical, + -gerâ “inclining toward, intending, making for,” → -ist.