ORTHOPRAXY Definition & Meaning

orthopraxy

[ awr-thuh-prak-see ]

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noun

correctness or orthodoxy of action or practice.
Medicine/Medical. orthopraxia.

orthopraxy

/ ˈɔːθəˌ��æ��ɪ /

noun

theol the belief that right action is as important as religious faith

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of orthopraxy¹

First recorded in 1850–55; ortho- + prax(is) + -y ³

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of orthopraxy¹

from Greek orthos correct + praxis deed, action

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Particularly in American evangelical strains of Christianity, orthodoxy is often viewed as more important than orthopraxy — a word for having the correct conduct.

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This was syntactically legitimate, because Salafism meant orthodoxy and orthopraxy.

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Orthopraxy, or′thō-prak-si, n. correct practice or procedure.

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And what is the good of all your orthodoxy unless the orthodoxy of creed issues in orthopraxy of conduct?

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Associated words: orthopedy, orthopraxy, orthopedic, orthopedist. defraud, v.

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