1. Acquisition of the ability to perform skilled movements: "The praxis is what is acquired during the sensory-motor stage of the development of a child's physical and mental systems in order to produce co-ordinated and deliberate movements."

"Through long hours of practice, her sister acquired the praxis of playing the piano."

"The praxes include the practical applications or exercises of knowledge, as opposed to theories."

"The geography class he was taking stressed the praxis of knowledge by scheduling several study trips to the countryside."

3. The habitual or usual practice or custom of doing something: "The man has a series of praxes at the fitness studio that include disciplined exercises that have been devised to keep him healthy and in good physical condition."

"The praxis of our neighborhood is to take cookies to new neighbors when they first move in."