adj, noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of one who practices.

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of practice form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Actively engaged in a profession. not-comparable

   "My uncle is a practicing dentist."

2. 2
   Participating in the rituals and mores of a religion. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

actingactivebehavioralcompliantconformingconscientious

Antonyms

All antonyms

lapsednonpracticing

Example

More examples

"A painter only becomes a true painter by practicing his craft."

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