word
praxis
PRAK-sis
ˈpræksɪsListen
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praxis
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Dictionary meaning
Practice as opposed to theory; the practical application of knowledge.
History and origin
Greek — 'praxis' (action, practice).
Examples
- Marxist theory insists on praxis — that ideas must be tested and realised through action.
Common mispronunciations
PRAY-sisPRAX-is
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