Abstraction

usgb/æbˈstrækʃn/
noun

The process of considering something as a general quality, apart from concrete realities, specific objects or actual instances.

Patty was lost in the abstraction of her thoughts.
Visual representation of "abstraction" - The process of considering something as a general quality, apart from concrete realities, specific objects or actual instances.

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  • lost in abstraction
  • theorize in abstraction

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Beyond Specifics

Think of 'abstraction' as stepping back to look at the big picture, not the tiny details.

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Discussions about happiness often involve abstraction.
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Conceptual Thinking

'Abstraction' in academic contexts can lead to deep insights and understanding larger concepts.

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In philosophy, the abstraction of ideas is common.
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