orthopraxy

American  

[awr-thuh-prak-see] / ˈɔr θəˌpræk si /

noun

1. correctness or orthodoxy of action or practice.

2. Medicine/Medical. orthopraxia.

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orthopraxy British  

/ ˈɔːθəˌpræksɪ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of orthopraxy

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

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How does orthopraxy compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• orthodoxy vs. orthopraxy

Example Sentences

Particularly in American evangelical strains of Christianity, orthodoxy is often viewed as more important than orthopraxy — a word for having the correct conduct.

From Washington Post

This was syntactically legitimate, because Salafism meant orthodoxy and orthopraxy.

From Salon

Orthopraxy, or′thō-prak-si, n. correct practice or procedure.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

Associated words: orthopedy, orthopraxy, orthopedic, orthopedist. defraud, v.

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