PRAXIS

practice, praxis

(noun) translating an idea into action; “a hard theory to put into practice”; “differences between theory and praxis of communism”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

praxis (countable and uncountable, plural praxes or praxises)

The practical application of any branch of learning.

(drama) The deliberate action of a rational being.

(philosophy) The synthesis of theory and practice, without presuming the primacy of either.

Custom or established practice.

An example or form of exercise, or a collection of such examples, for practice.

Source: Wiktionary


Prax"is, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. Practice.]

1. Use; practice; especially, exercise or discipline for a specific purpose or object. "The praxis and theory of music." Wood.

2. An example or form of exercise, or a collection of such examples, for practice.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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