Overview. Mandevilla is a genus of flowering perennial vines that were once known as Dipladenia. This name is now considered incorrect by botanists, but is still sometimes used as a synonym for mandevilla.verview. Mandevilla is a genus of flowering perennial vines that were once known as Dipladenia. This name is now considered incorrect by botanists, but is still sometimes used as a synonym for mandevilla.
Pragmatism is defined as an approach to things that focuses on the practical or logical response. Addressing problems logically and practically is an example of pragmatism.
Historical Examples. 1  His egotism, or egocentric method, is the fundamental fact about his work. 2  It is egocentric and a little inconsiderate of the importance of other people. 3  If pragmatism is not egocentric, it is at least anthropocentric. 4  But you can't take advantage of her in an egocentric, arbitrary way.