orthopraxy

[ awr-thuh-prak-see ]

noun

1. correctness or orthodoxy of action or practice.
2. Medicine/Medical. orthopraxia.

orthopraxy

/ ˈɔːθəˌpræksɪ /

noun

1. theol the belief that right action is as important as religious faith

Word History and Origins

Origin of orthopraxy¹

First recorded in 1850–55; ortho- + prax(is) + -y ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of orthopraxy¹

from Greek orthos correct + praxis deed, action

Example Sentences

And what is the good of all your orthodoxy unless the orthodoxy of creed issues in orthopraxy of conduct?

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Associated words: orthopedy, orthopraxy, orthopedic, orthopedist.

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