praxis (redirected from praxes)

prax·is  (prkss)

n. pl. prax·es (prksz)

1. Practical application or exercise of a branch of learning.

2. Habitual or established practice; custom.

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[Medieval Latin prxis, from Greek prxis, from prssein, prg-, to do.]

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praxis [ˈpræksɪs]

n pl praxises, praxes [ˈpræksiːz]

1. (Social Science / Education) the practice and practical side of a profession or field of study, as opposed to the theory

2. (Social Science / Education) a practical exercise

3. accepted practice or custom

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

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

praxis - translating an idea into action; "a hard theory to put into practice"; "differences between theory and praxis of communism" practice effectuation, implementation - the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect

Translations

praxis [ˈpræksɪs] n (frm) → prassi f