Abstractedness

Pronunciation: /əbˈstræktədnəs/

Definitions of abstractedness

noun the state of being abstracted or lost in thought

Example Sentences

A1 The students were confused by the abstractedness of the painting.

A2 Her mind wandered into abstractedness during the boring lecture.

B1 The artist's work was praised for its deep abstractedness.

B2 The novel's abstractedness left readers pondering its meaning long after finishing it.

C1 The philosopher delved deep into the abstractedness of human consciousness.

C2 The scientist's research focused on the abstractedness of quantum mechanics.

Examples of abstractedness in a Sentence

formal The philosopher's work was praised for its depth and abstractedness.

informal I couldn't follow the lecture on quantum physics because of all the abstractedness.

slang I don't get all the abstractedness in this modern art piece.

figurative Her mind wandered into a state of abstractedness as she stared out the window.

Origin and Evolution of abstractedness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abstractedness' originated from the Latin word 'abstractus' which means 'drawn away'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the state of being withdrawn or removed from a situation, 'abstractedness' has evolved to also encompass the idea of being lost in thought or preoccupied.