abstractive

ab·strac·tive

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ab-strak-tiv]
- /æbˈstræk tɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ab-strak-tiv]
- /æbˈstræk tɪv/

Definitions of abstractive word

adjective abstractive that abstracts or can abstract 3
adjective abstractive of or having to do with abstraction 3
adjective abstractive having the power of abstracting. 1
adjective abstractive pertaining to an abstract or summary. 1
noun abstractive Having an abstracting nature or tendency; tending to separate; tending to be withdrawn. (First attested in the late 15th century.). 1
adjective abstractive Derived by abstraction; belonging to abstraction. 0

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Origin of abstractive

First appearance:

before 1480

One of the 25% oldest English words

From the Medieval Latin word abstractīvus, dating back to 1480-90. See abstract, -ive

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Parts of speech for Abstractive

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abstractive popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for abstractive

adjective abstractive

theoretical — given to, forming, or dealing with theories; speculative.
theoretic — of, relating to, or consisting in theory; not practical (distinguished from applied).

All 2 Synonyms of abstractive