abstracted
æbˈstræktɪd
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Definition of abstracted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
lost in thoughtmentally withdrawn or preoccupied
  • She seemed abstracted during the entire meeting.
distracted engrossed preoccupied
2.
removedTECH.separated or extracted from a larger wholeTECH.
  • The abstracted data was analyzed separately.
detached isolated separated
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Origin of abstracted

Latin, abstrahere (to draw away)

Examples of abstracted in a sentence

  • Her abstracted gaze worried her friends.
  • The abstracted elements were displayed in the gallery.
  • Abstracted concepts can be hard to grasp.

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  1. French:absent, extrait, ...
  2. German:abwesend, extrahiert, ...
  3. Italian:assente, estratto, ...
  4. Spanish:ensimismado, extraído, ...
  5. Portuguese:distraído, abstraídos, ...
  6. Chinese:心不在焉的, 分离, ...
  7. Japanese:心ここにあらず, 抽出された, ...
  8. Arabic:شارِد الذِّهن, مستخلص, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׁקוּעַ בְּמַחְשָׁבוֹת, מֻפְרָד, ...
  10. Russian:отстранённый, извлеченный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:замислений, вилучений, ...
  12. Hindi:विचारमग्न, अलग किया हुआ, ...
abstract
æbˈstrækt

Definition of abstract - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
reasoningnot concrete, based on thought rather than practical action
  • Her abstract plan ignored the day-to-day problems.
2.
artnot representing reality, especially in art
  • The abstract painting used bold colors and shapes.
conceptual nonfigurative nonrepresentational

Noun

1.
summarybrief summary of a document or speech
  • The abstract of the report was concise and clear.
digest overview summary
2.
artnon-representational work of art
  • The gallery featured an abstract by a famous artist.
conceptual art modern art
3.
philosophyconcept or idea not tied to a specific instance
  • Justice is an abstract that varies across cultures.
idea notion

Verb

tr.
1.
summarysummarize or create a condensed version
  • She abstracted the article for the journal.
condense outline summarize
2.
philosophyconsider something theoretically or conceptually
  • Philosophers often abstract complex ideas.
conceptualize speculate theorize
3.
crimeDatedUKsteal or take without permissionDatedUK
  • The thief abstracted the wallet from the bag.
pilfer purloin swipe
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art using shapes and colors without showing real things
Abstract art uses shapes and colors instead of real objects.
artist creating non-representational art using shapes and colors
The gallery featured an abstract artist known for vibrant colors.
concept not concrete or tangible
Love is an abstract idea that everyone experiences differently.
thinking about concepts not physically present
Philosophers often engage in abstract thought to explore existential questions..
using general ideas instead of specific details
She described the problem in abstract terms.
not referring to specific examples
The theory sounds good in the abstract, but it may not work in practice.

Origin of abstract

Latin, abstractus (drawn away)

Examples of abstract in a sentence

  • Their abstract discussion of justice never addressed real-world cases.
  • Her abstract designs challenged traditional art forms.
  • The gallery featured abstract works that defied conventional styles.
  • The lecture remained abstract for most of the audience.
  • Her abstract explanation lacked practical details.
  • Justice is an abstract concept.

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  1. French:abstrait, résumé, ...
  2. German:abstrakt, Abstract, ...
  3. Italian:astratto, abstract, ...
  4. Spanish:abstracto, resumen, ...
  5. Portuguese:abstrato, resumo, ...
  6. Chinese:抽象的, 摘要, ...
  7. Japanese:抽象的な, 要約, ...
  8. Arabic:مُجَرَّد, مُلَخَّص, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּפְשָׁט, תַּקְצִיר, ...
  10. Russian:абстрактный, аннотация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:абстрактний, резюме, ...
  12. Hindi:सैद्धांतिक, सारांश, ...

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