Abstraction

Pronunciation: /æbˈstræk.ʃən/

Definitions of abstraction

noun a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

Example Sentences

A1 My young students struggle with understanding the concept of abstraction.

A2 The artist used abstraction to convey emotion in her painting.

B1 Computer programming involves a lot of abstraction to simplify complex tasks.

B2 Scientists use mathematical abstraction to model natural phenomena.

C1 Philosophers often discuss the nature of abstraction and its role in human cognition.

C2 The architect's design was praised for its use of abstraction to create a sense of unity and harmony.

Examples of abstraction in a Sentence

formal The concept of abstraction is crucial in computer science and mathematics.

informal I struggle to understand the abstraction in this coding language.

slang Abstraction is like when you simplify something so much it's like magic.

figurative Her painting was an abstraction of her emotions, with colors representing different feelings.

Grammatical Forms of abstraction

• past tense: abstracted
• plural: abstractions
• comparative: more abstract
• superlative: most abstract
• present tense: abstracts
• future tense: will abstract
• perfect tense: has abstracted
• continuous tense: is abstracting
• singular: abstraction
• positive degree: abstract
• infinitive: to abstract
• gerund: abstracting
• participle: abstracted

Origin and Evolution of abstraction

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abstraction' originated from the Latin word 'abstractio', which means 'a drawing away'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abstraction' has evolved to encompass the concept of creating a simplified representation or concept of something complex, often in art or philosophy.