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Acting vs Praxis - What's the difference?

acting | praxis |

As nouns the difference between acting and praxis

is that acting is an intended action or deed while praxis is practice, praxis (opposite of theory).

As an adjective acting

is temporarily]] assuming the [[duty|duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.

As a verb acting

is .

acting

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Temporarily]] assuming the [[duty, duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.
    • The Acting Minister must sign Executive Council documents in a Minister's absence.
    Acting President of the United States is a temporary office in the government of the United States.

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • An intended action or deed.
  • Pretending.
  • (drama) The occupation of an actor.
  • (legal) The deeds or actions of parties are called actings to avoid confusion with the legal senses of deeds and actions.

    • praxis

    English

    Noun

    (praxes)
  • The practical application of any branch of learning.
  • (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.