Praxis
noun
The process of using a theory or something that you have learned in a practical way.
Praxis of the theory we learned in class was challenging but educational.
Often appears as...
- praxis of theory
- praxis in learning
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
Customary practice or conduct.
This community maintained a praxis of having a big feast every full moon.
Often appears as...
- praxis of tradition
- cultural praxis
Usage tips
Formal
noun
Ratio of the observed period of a variable star.
The praxis showed that the star had a regular pattern in its brightness over time.
Often appears as...
- praxis of the star
- astronomical praxis
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A standardized test to become a teacher.
She spent weeks preparing for her Praxis exams to become a certified teacher.
Often appears as...
- praxis exams
- praxis test
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
noun
The process of using a theory or something that you have learned in a practical way.
Praxis of the theory we learned in class was challenging but educational.
Often appears as...
- praxis of theory
- praxis in learning
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
Customary practice or conduct.
This community maintained a praxis of having a big feast every full moon.
Often appears as...
- praxis of tradition
- cultural praxis
Usage tips
Formal
noun
Ratio of the observed period of a variable star.
The praxis showed that the star had a regular pattern in its brightness over time.
Often appears as...
- praxis of the star
- astronomical praxis
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A standardized test to become a teacher.
She spent weeks preparing for her Praxis exams to become a certified teacher.
Often appears as...
- praxis exams
- praxis test
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Practical Application
Emphasizes putting theoretical concepts into real-world use and scenarios.
The praxis of our business course involved setting up a mock company.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Theory
Links abstract ideas with tangible outcomes or actions, bridging the gap between thought and action.
In nursing school, praxis means applying classroom knowledge to clinical situations.
Pro Tip 3/3Experience Essential
Highlights the need for firsthand experience to fully grasp and execute theoretical knowledge.
Our teacher stressed the importance of praxis in learning to weld.
Pro Tip 1/3Practical Application
Emphasizes putting theoretical concepts into real-world use and scenarios.
The praxis of our business course involved setting up a mock company.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Theory
Links abstract ideas with tangible outcomes or actions, bridging the gap between thought and action.
In nursing school, praxis means applying classroom knowledge to clinical situations.
Pro Tip 3/3Experience Essential
Highlights the need for firsthand experience to fully grasp and execute theoretical knowledge.
Our teacher stressed the importance of praxis in learning to weld.
Pro Tip 1/3Practical Application
Emphasizes putting theoretical concepts into real-world use and scenarios.
The praxis of our business course involved setting up a mock company.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Theory
Links abstract ideas with tangible outcomes or actions, bridging the gap between thought and action.
In nursing school, praxis means applying classroom knowledge to clinical situations.
Pro Tip 3/3Experience Essential
Highlights the need for firsthand experience to fully grasp and execute theoretical knowledge.
Our teacher stressed the importance of praxis in learning to weld.
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Quote examples
David Novak
American Theologian
The common moral praxis of Jews and Christians is most definitely theologically informed by the doctrine we share in common: The human person, male and female, is created in the image of God.
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Paulo Freire
Brazilian Educator
Manipulation, sloganizing, depositing, regimentation, and prescription cannot be components of revolutionary praxis, precisely because they are the components of the praxis of domination.
Quote examples
David Novak
American Theologian
The common moral praxis of Jews and Christians is most definitely theologically informed by the doctrine we share in common: The human person, male and female, is created in the image of God.
Quote examples
Paulo Freire
Brazilian Educator
Manipulation, sloganizing, depositing, regimentation, and prescription cannot be components of revolutionary praxis, precisely because they are the components of the praxis of domination.
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