Definition of Abstraction
Abstraction
ab·strac·tion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the act of considering something in terms of general ideas, theories or musings instead of concrete, discrete circumstances or realities;
e.g. Her abstractions on the theory of relativity were fascinating, but they were not helping her finish her calculus homework.
(noun)
the act of taking away especially from a water body;
e.g. The abstraction of water from freshwater springs.
(noun)
a state of being preoccupied;
e.g. He sensed her abstraction while they were together, and he immediately knew something was on her mind.
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