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praxis definition

praxis (prak′sis)

noun

  1. practice, as distinguished from theory, of an art, science, etc.
  2. established practice; custom
  3. Now Rare a set of examples or exercises, as in grammar

Etymology: ML < Gr < prassein, to do

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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