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abstraction

/æbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/noun3 syllables

Abstraction means: the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances.

Synonyms for abstraction6

noun, as in the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances

generalization, generalisation

noun, as in a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

abstract

noun, as in preoccupation with something to the exclusion of all else

abstractedness

noun, as in a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples

abstract entity

also used for abstraction

universalization

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What does abstraction mean?6

noun

1

the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances

2

a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance“he loved her only in the abstract — not in person”

3

preoccupation with something to the exclusion of all else

4

a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples

5

the act of withdrawing or removing something

6

an abstract painting

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with abstraction?15

five syllables

dissatisfaction
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Abstraction in a sentence

  • This whole matter is a mere abstraction for you.rul
  • This is an example of abstraction.CM
  • It has been said that the principal utility of abstraction is as an instrument in ratiocination.Cangarejo

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Forms of abstraction

as a noun

plural
abstractions