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praxis

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prax·is  (prkss)
n. pl. prax·es (prksz)
1. Practical application or exercise of a branch of learning.
2. Habitual or established practice; custom.

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

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]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.praxis - translating an idea into action; "a hard theory to put into practice"; "differences between theory and praxis of communism"
effectuation, implementation - the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect
Translations
praxis [ˈpræksɪs] n (frm) → prassi f
praxis [ˈpræksɪs] n (frm) → prassi f


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