Pragmatism

PRAG-mə-tiz-əm (/ˈpræɡmətɪzəm/)

an approach that evaluates theories or beliefs in terms of practical application and results.

“The Antarctic Icefish demonstrates classic evolutionary pragmatism, with transparent blood and built-in antifreeze perfectly suited to its icy environment.”

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