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Abstracted: meaning, definitions and examples

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abstracted

 

[ หˆรฆbstrรฆktษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mental state

Abstracted refers to a state of being lost in thought or being emotionally detached from one's surroundings. A person who is abstracted may seem unfocused or preoccupied with internal thoughts rather than engaging with the external world. This mental state can be a result of deep contemplation, stress, or simply daydreaming. It often manifests as a lack of awareness of immediate surroundings or social interactions.

Synonyms

distracted, engrossed, lost, preoccupied.

Examples of usage

  • She looked abstracted during the meeting, seemingly pondering a different topic.
  • His abstracted demeanor made it hard for him to join the conversation.
  • The artist often worked in an abstracted state, channeling emotions into his canvas.

Translations

Translations of the word "abstracted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abstrato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคถเฅ‹เคทเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abstrakt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ abstrak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฑัั‚ั€ะฐะบั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ abstrakcyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠฝ่ฑก็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abstrait

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abstracto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soyut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ”์ƒ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌุฑุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ abstraktnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ abstraktnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠฝ่ฑก็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ abstrakten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณhlutbundinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฑัั‚ั€ะฐะบั‚ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ‘แƒกแƒขแƒ แƒแƒฅแƒขแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ abstrakt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abstracto

Etymology

The term 'abstracted' comes from the Latin word 'abstractus', which means 'drawn away' or 'detached'. The prefix 'ab-' signifies 'away from', while 'tractus' comes from 'tractere', meaning 'to drag or draw'. The evolution of the term reflects a transition from a more literal interpretation to a figurative one, where being 'abstracted' describes not just a physical state, but a mental one, highlighting a disconnection from the immediate environment. Over time, the word began to be associated with a person who appears unfocused or engaged in their own thoughts. Today, it is commonly used in psychological or artistic contexts to describe individuals who may be contemplating abstract concepts or emotions, often at the expense of their engagement with the surrounding world.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,248, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.