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abstractly


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or dealing with ideas, concepts, or theories rather than with concrete objects or facts.

  • adjective

    Removed from the material or physical world; existing only in thought or theory.


Variants
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abstract , abstracter , abstractest , abstractly , abstractness , abstractnesses
Etymology
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From the Latin abstractus, past participle of abstrahere, meaning ‘to draw or withdraw.’


Trivia
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  1. Abstract art was a popular movement in the early 20th century, with artists such as Wassily Kandinsky and Kazimir Malevich leading the way.

  2. The term 'abstract' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

  3. Abstract thinking is a crucial skill for problem-solving and critical thinking.


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  1. Concept: An abstract idea or notion, as of a quality, idea, or principle.

  2. Theory: A set of ideas or general principles proposed to explain a particular phenomenon or class of phenomena.


Quotes
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  1. A glance into the classrooms of the Los Angeles public school system … fleshes out the "abstract" debates with the faces of children.

    - Jared Diamond,{it}Guns, Germs, and Steel{/it},1997
  2. I take my photographs and print them on a laser copying machine in the "photo" mode; the resulting image is more stark and "abstract" than a traditional photographic print, which tends to dominate the page regardless of the text.

    - Leslie Marmon Silko,{it}Yellow Woman and a Beauty of the Spirit{/it},1996
  3. It is true that the atrocities that were known remained "abstract" and remote, rarely acquiring the status of knee-buckling knowledge among ordinary Americans. Because the savagery of genocide so defies our everyday experience, many of us failed to wrap our minds around it.

    - Samantha Power,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},14 Mar. 2002

Culture
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Abstractly is often used in various fields such as art, philosophy, and science. In art, abstract art refers to a style that does not depict or represent objects or figures, instead focusing on shapes, colors, and forms. In philosophy, abstract thinking refers to the ability to think about concepts and ideas without being tied to specific objects or experiences. In science, abstract concepts are ideas or theories that cannot be directly observed or measured, such as gravity or electromagnetism.

How to Memorize "abstractly"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a blank canvas where you can paint with colors representing various abstract ideas or concepts.

  2. associate

    - Think of abstract concepts as clouds in the sky, constantly changing and evolving.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a story or image that helps you remember the abstract concept or idea.


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