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Abstractly: meaning, definitions and examples

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abstractly

 

[ หˆรฆbstrรฆktli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

theoretical concept

Abstractly refers to the manner of considering something in a theoretical or non-physical sense. It often involves thinking about ideas, concepts, or situations without focusing on concrete details. When one thinks abstractly, they engage in an elevated mode of thought that transcends the tangible and immediate. This approach is common in fields like philosophy, mathematics, and art, where the emphasis is on underlying principles rather than physical manifestations.

Synonyms

conceptually, intellectually, theoretically

Examples of usage

  • She spoke abstractly about the nature of reality.
  • The artist expressed emotions abstractly in her painting.
  • Mathematicians often think abstractly to solve complex problems.

Translations

Translations of the word "abstractly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abstratamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคพเคธเฅเคคเคตเคฟเค• เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abstrakt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara abstrak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฑัั‚ั€ะฐะบั‚ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ abstrakcyjnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠฝ่ฑก็š„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abstraitement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abstractamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soyut olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ”์ƒ์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู…ุฌุฑุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ abstraktnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ abstraktne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠฝ่ฑกๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ abstraktno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณhlutlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฑัั‚ั€ะฐะบั‚ะฝะพ

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ abstrakt ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abstractamente

Etymology

The word 'abstractly' originates from the adjective 'abstract', which comes from the Latin 'abstractus', meaning 'drawn away' or 'separated from'. The root 'tract' means 'to draw' or 'to pull'. The transformation from Latin to English occurred through Old French 'abstrait' before reaching Middle English as 'abstract'. The adverbial form 'abstractly' was formed by adding the suffix '-ly', which is commonly used to create adverbs from adjectives in English. The usage of 'abstract' in English dates back to the late 14th century, initially referring to concepts that are not embodied in physical forms. Over time, the term has expanded in use to encompass various fields, including art, science, and philosophy, where abstraction plays a critical role in understanding the complexities of ideas and representations.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,397, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.