praxis

Definition of Praxis in English :

1. practice, praxis

translating an idea into action

Example Sentences:
'a hard theory to put into practice'
'differences between theory and praxis of communism'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Praxis

nounWord forms: plural praxises or praxes (ˈpræksiːz )

1.

the practice and practical side of a profession or field of study, as opposed to the theory

2.

a practical exercise

3.

accepted practice or custom

noun

1.

practice, as distinguished from theory, of an art, science, etc.

2.

established practice; custom

3. Rare

a set of examples or exercises, as in grammar

n. pl. prax·es (prăksēz′)

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

2. Habitual or established practice; custom.