1. A linguistic or communicative form that prioritizes practical utility and effectiveness in achieving communicative goals rather than strict adherence to formal rules or theoretical structures
The speaker chose a pragmatic form of expression that would be easily understood by the audience.
O falante escolheu uma forma pragmática de expressão que seria facilmente compreendida pelo público.
2. In linguistics, a variant of language use that emphasizes functional communication over grammatical correctness or stylistic convention
The dialogue employed a pragmatic form suited to informal conversation rather than formal writing.
O diálogo empregou uma forma pragmática adequada à conversa informal em vez da escrita formal.