Abstraction - English meaning

æbˈstræk.ʃən

Abstraction – definitions in English dictionary

noun
The quality of dealing with ideas rather than events.
Usage examples:
Topics will vary in degrees of abstraction
noun
Freedom from representational qualities in art.
Usage examples:
Geometric abstraction has been a mainstay in her work
noun
A state of preoccupation.
Usage examples:
She sensed his momentary abstraction
Synonims:
Absent-mindednessDistractionPreoccupationDaydreamingDreaminessInattentivenessInattentionWool-gatheringAbsenceHeedlessnessObliviousnessThoughtfulnessPensivenessMusingBroodingAbs
noun
The process of considering something independently of its associations or attributes.
Usage examples:
The question cannot be considered in abstraction from the historical context in which it was raised
noun
The process of removing something, especially water from a river or other source.
Usage examples:
The abstraction of water from springs and wells
Synonims:
ExtractionRemovalSeparationDetachment

noun
An idea that develops by looking at or thinking about a number of different things

noun
The quality of existing as or representing an idea, a feeling, etc. and not a material object, or something that has this quality
Usage examples:
They discuss the issue of realism versus abstraction in sculpture., actual black holes have been fo…

noun
The quality of being very general and not based on real examples, or something that has this quality
Usage examples:
She's always talking in abstractions., he has a tendency towards abstraction and pretentiousness wh…

noun
The action of removing or separating something from a place or context (= the situation, facts, words, etc. that exist around something), or something that is removed like this
Usage examples:
Water abstraction from rivers is increasing, due to the rise in demand and increasing population de…

Abstraction translation into English

Abstraction: translate from English into Chinese

抽象, 抽象概念, 禅, 抽象化, 抽像化

Abstraction: translate from English into Dutch

Abstractie, Abstract begrip, Afgetrokkenheid, Ontvreemding

Abstraction: translate from English into French

Abstraction, Distraction

Abstraction: translate from English into German

Abstraktion, Abstrahieren, Abwesenheit, Absonderung

Abstraction: translate from English into Hindi

मतिहीनता, पृथक्करण, सारग्रहण, सारांशन

Abstraction: translate from English into Italian

Astrazione, Estrazione, Sottrazione, Distrazione

Abstraction: translate from English into Korean

추출, 추상적 개념, 절취, 사상, 방심, 추상주의 작품, 추상주의 도안

Abstraction: translate from English into Russian

Абстракция, Отвлечение, Рассеянность

Abstraction: translate from English into Spanish

Abstracción, Extracción, Sustracción, Distracción, Malversación, Desatención

Word origin

late Middle English: from Latin abstractio(n- ), from the verb abstrahere ‘draw away’ (see abstract).

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Abstraction – similar words

abstracted

æbˈstræk.tɪd

adjective
Lacking concentration on what is happening around one.
Usage examples:
She seemed abstracted and unaware of her surroundings

verb
Consider something theoretically or separately from (something else).
Usage examples:
To abstract science and religion from their historical context can lead to anachronism

adjective
Not giving attention to what is happening around you because you are thinking about something else
Usage examples:
He gave her an abstracted glance, then returned to his book.

Abstracted - all meanings in English

abstract

ˈæb.strækt

adjective
Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
Usage examples:
Abstract concepts such as love or beauty

verb
Consider something theoretically or separately from (something else).
Usage examples:
To abstract science and religion from their historical context can lead to anachronism

noun
A summary of the contents of a book, article, or speech.
Usage examples:
An abstract of her speech

Abstract - all meanings in English

Abstraction synonims

abs

æbz

prefix
Variant spelling of ab- before c, q, and t (as in abscond, abstain ).

abbreviation
Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, a hard composite plastic used to make car bodies and cases for computers and other appliances.

noun
An abdominal muscle.

Abs - all meanings in English

absence

ˈæb.səns

noun
The state of being away from a place or person.
Usage examples:
The letter had arrived during his absence

noun
The state of not being somewhere, or a period in which you are not somewhere
Usage examples:
[ c ] she has had repeated absences from school this year., [ u ] he drew attention to the absence …

noun
A time when someone is not at work or at the place they are expected to be
Usage examples:
Absence from sth her absence from the meeting was noted., in sb's absence his fellow directors vote…

Absence - all meanings in English

absent-mindedness

noun
A lack of attention to what you are doing or what is happening around you because you are thinking about other things
Usage examples:
In a moment of absent-mindedness, she threw her keys in the bin., missing the meeting was not absen…

Absent-mindedness - all meanings in English

brooding

ˈbruː.dɪŋ

adjective
Engaged in or showing deep thought about something that makes one sad, angry, or worried.
Usage examples:
He stared with brooding eyes

verb
Think deeply about something that makes one unhappy, angry, or worried.
Usage examples:
She had brooded over the subject a thousand times

adjective
Feeling sad, worried or angry for a long time
Usage examples:
Her films have a brooding atmosphere.

Brooding - all meanings in English

daydreaming

ˈdeɪ.driː.mɪŋ

verb
Indulge in a daydream.
Usage examples:
Stop daydreaming and pay attention

noun
A series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention from the present.
Usage examples:
She was lost in a daydream

noun
The activity of thinking about pleasant things that you would like to do or have happen to you, instead of thinking about what is happening now
Usage examples:
We can all admit to occasional daydreaming at work.

Daydreaming - all meanings in English

detachment

dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

noun
The state of being objective or aloof.
Usage examples:
He felt a sense of detachment from what was going on

noun
A group of soldiers who are separated from the main group in order to perform a particular duty
Usage examples:
A detachment of paratroopers

noun
A feeling of not being emotionally involved
Usage examples:
Air of detachment she had an air of detachment about her.

Detachment - all meanings in English

distraction

dɪˈstræk.ʃən

noun
A thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something else.
Usage examples:
The firm found passenger travel a distraction from the main business of moving freight

noun
The state of being very bored or annoyed
Usage examples:
His lessons bore me to distraction., that dreadful noise is driving me to distraction., i can turn …

noun
Something that prevents someone from giving their attention to something else
Usage examples:
I can turn the television off if you find it a distraction.

Distraction - all meanings in English

extraction

ɪkˈstræk.ʃən

noun
The action of extracting something, especially using effort or force.
Usage examples:
Mineral extraction

noun
The process of removing or taking out something
Usage examples:
[ c ] a tooth extraction, [ u ] she is of korean extraction.

noun
The process of removing a substance from the ground or from another substance
Usage examples:
The local economy is overwhelmingly dependent on oil and gas extraction., hard-rock mining refers t…

Extraction - all meanings in English

inattention

ˌɪn.əˈten.ʃən

noun
Lack of attention; distraction.
Usage examples:
A moment of inattention which could have cost lives

noun
Failure to give attention
Usage examples:
Her disappointing exam results are entirely due to her inattention in class.

Inattention - all meanings in English

musing

noun
A period of reflection or thought.
Usage examples:
His musings were interrupted by the sound of the telephone

adjective
Characterized by reflection or deep thought.
Usage examples:
The sad musing gaze

verb
Be absorbed in thought.
Usage examples:
He was musing on the problems he faced

Musing - all meanings in English

obliviousness

noun
The quality of not being aware of something, especially what is happening around you
Usage examples:
My uncle sat there with a look of blissful obliviousness., his first wife left him because of his o…

Obliviousness - all meanings in English

preoccupation

noun
The state or condition of being preoccupied or engrossed with something.
Usage examples:
He began to overcome his preoccupation with germs

noun
The thing you think about most
Usage examples:
[ u ] his preoccupation with sports is affecting his grades.

Preoccupation - all meanings in English

removal

noun
The action of taking away or abolishing something unwanted.
Usage examples:
The removal of the brain tumour

noun
The process of removing or getting rid of something, often something that is considered to be harmful
Usage examples:
The removal of sth the removal of duties and taxes on trade within the eu has created an environmen…

Removal - all meanings in English

separation

noun
The action or state of moving or being moved apart.
Usage examples:
The damage that might arise from the separation of parents and children

Separation - all meanings in English

thoughtfulness

noun
The state of being absorbed in thought.
Usage examples:
His face became strange with thoughtfulness

noun
Care and consideration for other people; kindness
Usage examples:
She was surprised by the thoughtfulness of people who wanted to help her.

Thoughtfulness - all meanings in English

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