abstractness
|ab-stract-ness|
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/æbˈstræktnəs/
(abstract)
non-concrete idea
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abstract' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abstractus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'trahere' meant 'to draw.'
Historical Evolution
'abstractus' transformed into the French word 'abstrait,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abstract' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to draw away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being abstract or not concrete.
The abstractness of the concept made it difficult to understand.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 07:50