Abstraction (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Preoccupation with something to the exclusion of all else.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Abstractedness

Hypernyms

• Preoccupation
• Absorption
• Engrossment

Hyponyms

• Reverie

Meaning ²

A general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples.

Classification

Unique beginner for nouns.

Synonyms

• Abstract Entity

Hyponyms

• Quantity
• Amount
• Grouping

Related Words

• Abstract (verb)

Meaning ³

A concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; "he loved her only in the abstract--not in person".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Abstract

Hypernyms

• Construct
• Conception

Related Words

• Abstract (verb)

Meaning ⁴

The process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Generalisation
• Generalization

Hypernyms

• Theorisation

Related Words

• Abstract (verb)

Meaning ⁵

The act of withdrawing or removing something.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

• Remotion

Meaning ⁶

An abstract painting.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hypernyms

• Picture