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- [ab-strak-shuh n]
- /æbˈstræk ʃən/
- /æbˈstræk.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ab-strak-shuh n]
- /æbˈstræk ʃən/
Definitions of abstraction word
- variable noun abstraction An abstraction is a general idea rather than one relating to a particular object, person, or situation. 3
- uncountable noun abstraction Abstraction is the state of being very deep in thought. 3
- uncountable noun abstraction Abstraction is the use of shapes and patterns in art. 3
- noun abstraction absence of mind; preoccupation 3
- noun abstraction the process of formulating generalized ideas or concepts by extracting common qualities from specific examples 3
- noun abstraction an idea or concept formulated in this way 3
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Origin of abstraction
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Late Latin abstractiōn- (stem of abstractiō) separation. See abstract, -ion
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Parts of speech for Abstraction
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abstraction popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for abstraction
noun abstraction
- remoteness — far apart; far distant in space; situated at some distance away: the remote jungles of Brazil.
- contemplation — thoughtful or long consideration or observation
- reflection — the act of reflecting, as in casting back a light or heat, mirroring, or giving back or showing an image; the state of being reflected in this way.
- reverie — a state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing: lost in reverie.
- thinking — of or relating to thinking or thought.
adjective abstraction
- abstract — An abstract idea or way of thinking is based on general ideas rather than on real things and events.
Antonyms for abstraction
noun abstraction
- disdain — to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- concentration — Concentration on something involves giving all your attention to it.
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