Definition of abstraction
1a
: the act or process of abstracting : the state of being abstracted
b
: an abstract idea or term
2
: absence of mind or preoccupation
3
: abstract quality or character
4a
: an abstract composition or creation in art
b
: abstractionism
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The first known use of abstraction was in the 15th century
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