praxis
[ prak-sis ]
/ ˈpræk sɪs /
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
1575–85; < Medieval Latin < Greek
prâxis deed, act, action, equivalent to
prāk-, base of
prā́ssein to do, fare +
-sis
-sis
Words nearby praxis
prawn,
prawn cracker,
prawn-sandwich,
praxagoras,
praxeology,
praxis,
praxiteles,
pray,
pray-in,
prayer,
prayer beads
Example sentences from the Web for praxis
British Dictionary definitions for praxis
praxis
/ (ˈpræksɪs) /
noun plural 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
Word Origin for praxis
C16: via Medieval Latin from Greek: deed, action, from
prassein to do