Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Abstracting.
Abstracting - as an adjective
Existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
Example: "Abstract words like `truth' and `justice'"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Abstracting - as a noun
A concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
Example: "He loved her only in the abstract--not in person"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Abstracting - as an adjective satellite
Not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
Example: "A large abstract painting"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention
Example: "Abstract reasoning"
Abstracting - as a verb
Consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
Make off with belongings of others
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Consider apart from a particular case or instance
Example: "Let's abstract away from this particular example"
Give an abstract (of)
Example Sentences
"She was abstracting the main points from the lengthy article."
"The artist was abstracting the essence of the subject through her paintings."
"The software is capable of abstracting data from various sources."
"He enjoys abstracting ideas from different philosophical perspectives."
"The researcher spent hours abstracting data from scientific articles."
Word Game Points
Is ABSTRACTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abstracting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ABSTRACTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is ABSTRACTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abstracting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordABSTRACTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is ABSTRACTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abstracting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordABSTRACTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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