ABSTRACTION
(noun)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Abstraction.
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US
Abstraction - 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)
abstract12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
concept13conception16construct13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of withdrawing or removing something
The process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
generalisation15generalization24An abstract painting
Preoccupation with something to the exclusion of all else
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abstractedness19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
absorption14engrossment14preoccupancy25preoccupation21Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abstract entityHypernyms (Closely Related)
entity9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Artists often use abstraction to convey emotions and ideas without relying on realistic depictions."
"Computer programmers use abstraction to simplify complex systems and make them more manageable."
"The concept of time is an abstraction that allows us to measure and organize our lives."
"In philosophy, abstraction refers to the process of generalizing ideas or concepts."
"The painting exhibited a high level of abstraction, leaving the interpretation open to the viewer."
Word Game Points
Is ABSTRACTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abstraction is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ABSTRACTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is ABSTRACTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abstraction is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordABSTRACTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is ABSTRACTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abstraction is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordABSTRACTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
