praxis
[ prak-sis ]
noun,plural prax·is·es, prax·es [prak-seez]. /ˈpræk siz/.
practice, as distinguished from theory; application or use, as of knowledge or skills.
convention, habit, or custom.
a set of examples for practice.
Origin of praxis
1First 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)
the practice and practical side of a profession or field of study, as opposed to the theory
a practical exercise
accepted practice or custom
Origin of praxis
1C16: via Medieval Latin from Greek: deed, action, from prassein to do
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