abstractionist

1 of 2

noun

ab·​strac·​tion·​ist ab-ˈstrak-sh(ə-)nist 

əb-

plural -s

1

: one that deals with abstractions rather than with concrete things : one that takes abstractions for realities

2

a

: an abstract artist

b

: a supporter of abstractionism in art

abstractionist

2 of 2

adjective

ab·​strac·​tion·​ist ab-ˈstrak-sh(ə-)nist  əb- 

fine art

: showing tendencies toward abstractionism

Word History

Etymology

Noun

abstraction + -ist entry 1

Adjective

derivative of abstractionist entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1931, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for abstractionist

• interactionist