praxis

[ prak-sis ]
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noun,plural prax·is·es, prax·es [prak-seez]. /ˈpræk siz/.
  1. practice, as distinguished from theory; application or use, as of knowledge or skills.

  2. convention, habit, or custom.

  1. a set of examples for practice.

Origin of praxis

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First recorded in 1575–85; from Medieval Latin, from Greek prâxis “act, action, deed,” from prāk-, base of prā́ssein “to do, fare” + -sis -sis

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British Dictionary definitions for praxis

praxis

/ (ˈpræksɪs) /


nounplural praxises or praxes (ˈpræksiːz)
  1. the practice and practical side of a profession or field of study, as opposed to the theory

  2. a practical exercise

  1. accepted practice or custom

Origin of praxis

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C16: via Medieval Latin from Greek: deed, action, from prassein to do

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