praxis

[ prak-sis ]

/ ˈpræk sɪs /

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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, prayer, prayer beads, prayer book

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Example sentences from the Web for praxis

My colleague Mark Schill at the Praxis Strategy group has calculated the average regional paycheck, adjusted for cost of living.
Houston Rising—Why the Next Great American Cities Aren’t What You Think|Joel Kotkin|April 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Jakobson refused to ascertain any "private property" in the praxis of language.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin
As a form of praxis, it parallels the experience of self-constitution through language.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin
Ideas are symptomatic of human self-constitution, and thus of the languages people have developed in their praxis.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin

With each new step in the direction of their increased participation in our praxis, we take a chance.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin
They are interdependent, and rule the ancient order of gnosis and praxis.
Mountain Meditations|L. Lind-af-Hageby

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

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单词	praxis
释义	praxis [ prak-sis ] / ˈpræk sɪs / SEE SYNONYMS FOR praxis ON THESAURUS.COM 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, prayer, prayer beads, prayer book Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for praxis My colleague Mark Schill at the Praxis Strategy group has calculated the average regional paycheck, adjusted for cost of living. Houston Rising—Why the Next Great American Cities Aren’t What You Think\|Joel Kotkin\|April 8, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Jakobson refused to ascertain any "private property" in the praxis of language. The Civilization of Illiteracy\|Mihai Nadin As a form of praxis, it parallels the experience of self-constitution through language. The Civilization of Illiteracy\|Mihai Nadin Ideas are symptomatic of human self-constitution, and thus of the languages people have developed in their praxis. The Civilization of Illiteracy\|Mihai Nadin With each new step in the direction of their increased participation in our praxis, we take a chance. The Civilization of Illiteracy\|Mihai Nadin They are interdependent, and rule the ancient order of gnosis and praxis. Mountain Meditations\|L. Lind-af-Hageby 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 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to praxis practice, exercise, custom, practical
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praxis

noun, plural prax·is·es, prax·es [prak-seez]. /ˈpræk siz/.

Origin of praxis

Words nearby praxis

Example sentences from the Web for praxis

British Dictionary definitions for praxis

noun plural praxises or praxes (ˈpræksiːz)

Word Origin for praxis

Words related to praxis