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abstractions


Meanings
  • Noun

    The process of taking complex thoughts or ideas and reducing them to simpler and easier-to-understand forms.

    - "In mathematics, abstract algebra deals with abstract structures such as groups, rings, and fields."
    - "The abstract concept of love is difficult to define but easy to recognize."
  • Noun

    A simplified or condensed version of something.

    - "An abstraction of the original data is used for analysis."
    - "The abstract of a research paper summarizes the key findings."

Antonyms

concretization , specialization
Synonyms

universalization
Variants
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abstraction , abstractional , abstractions , abstractive
Etymology
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Late Middle English: from Latin abstractus, past participle of abstrahere 'draw away'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'abstraction' comes from the Latin word 'abstractus', which means 'drawn away'.

  2. Abstractions are used in computer programming to simplify complex data structures and make them easier to work with.


Related Concepts
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  1. Concept: An abstraction is a type of concept that represents complex ideas or thoughts in simpler terms.

  2. Abstract Art: A genre of art that focuses on the representation of ideas and emotions rather than physical objects.


Culture
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Abstractions have been used extensively in art, particularly in painting and sculpture, where artists represent ideas or emotions rather than physical objects.

How to Memorize "abstractions"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize abstractions, try visualizing complex ideas or thoughts as simpler, easier-to-understand concepts.

  2. associate

    - Associate abstract concepts with concrete objects or ideas to help remember their meanings.
    - For example, associate the abstract concept of 'love' with the image of a heart.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use mnemonics, such as acronyms or rhymes, to help remember abstract concepts.
    - For example, remember the acronym ROYGBIV to remember the colors of the rainbow.


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