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abstraction

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abstraction


Main Entry:
ab·strac·tion Listen to the pronunciation of abstraction
Pronunciation:
\ab-ˈstrak-shən, əb-\
Function:
noun
Date:
1549
1 a: the act or process of abstracting : the state of being abstracted b: an abstract idea or term2: absence of mind or preoccupation3: abstract quality or character4 a: an abstract composition or creation in art b: abstractionism
ab·strac·tion·al Listen to the pronunciation of abstractional \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
ab·strac·tive Listen to the pronunciation of abstractive \ab-ˈstrak-tiv, ˈab-ˌ\ adjective


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