of or relating to practice or action: practical mathematics. consisting of, involving, or resulting from practice or action: a practical application of a rule. of, relating to, or concerned with ordinary activities, business, or work: a habitual dreamer, who can't be bothered with practical affairs.
With the oldest of the Baby Boomers turning 65 this year, the question of when one becomes a senior citizen is a topic of interest to a new generation.
Some places refer to those over 50 as senior citizens. Yet there are many other places that say you must be 55, 60 or 62 to be considered a senior. Finally, there are those that consider the age of 65 to be the real age of a senior citizen.