non-practical vs non practical

Both "non-practical" and "non practical" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Non-practical" is a compound adjective formed by adding a hyphen between "non" and "practical," while "non practical" is a phrase where "non" acts as a prefix to the word "practical."

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non-practical

This is correct. It is used as a compound adjective to describe something that is not practical.

Use "non-practical" when you want to describe something that is not practical or useful.

Examples:

The non-practical approach led to a waste of resources.
She found the non-practical design of the product frustrating.

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The entire diet plan tablet sector is driven by unscientific, non-practical as well as in some cases absolutely absurd extremely fast weight reduction cases; no relevance is given to the need for a controlled diet plan as well as regular workout.
This safe and sensitive system is non-invasive and practical.
In order to facilitate the implementation of this Directive the Commission shall make available non-binding practical guides at the latest six months before 1 July 2016.
"Know-how" means a package of non-patented practical information, resulting from experience and testing by the franchisor, which is secret, substantial and identified.
Thanks the practical non-slip bases it can be used even in the shower stall. It is water resistant thanks the chromed aluminium legs and the stainless steel screws.
"know-how" means a package of non-patented practical information, resulting from experience and testing, which is:
The revolutionary organization is the coherent expression of the theory of praxis entering into non-unilateral communication with practical struggles, in the process of becoming practical theory.
The difficulties raised by the distinction between farmers and non- farmers in the practical implementation of the measure was known by the Commission prior to the approval of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999.
"know-how" means a package of non-patented practical information, resulting from experience and testing, which is secret, substantial and identified: in this context, "secret" means that the know-how is not generally known or easily accessible;
The restaurant takes care of room service for hotel clients and prepares the "dishes" served at the hotel bar for lunch and dinner. Practical informations Non smoking restaurant

Alternatives:

impractical
not practical
unpractical

non practical

This is correct. It is used when "non" is used as a prefix to the word "practical."

Use "non practical" when you want to negate the word "practical" directly without forming a compound adjective.