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abstraction

UK
/æbˈstrækʃən/
US
/æbˈstrækʃən/

Translations

abstractionnoun
abstractions
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UK
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US
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The philosopher's work is known for its high level of abstraction.
L'œuvre du philosophe est connue pour son haut niveau d'abstraction.
prélèvementSurtout pour l'eau et les ressources naturelles.
The abstraction of groundwater must be carefully regulated to prevent depletion.
Le prélèvement des eaux souterraines doit être strictement réglementé pour éviter l'épuisement.
Additional translations
abstractionDans un sens conceptuel ou théorique.
abstractionEn art non figuratif.
abstractionEn informatique et en modélisation.
extractionSurtout pour les hydrocarbures et les minerais.
Synonyms
abstruseness
essence
summary
generalization
theory
notion
idea
concept
abstractionadjective
UK
/əbˈstrækʃən/
US
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Used attributively before another noun, especially in technical contexts (e.g., "abstraction layer").
abstraitEmploi rare ou technique; se rend généralement par « abstrait ».
The abstraction character of the theory makes it hard to teach.
Le caractère abstrait de la théorie la rend difficile à enseigner.

Definitions

abstractionnoun
The quality of dealing with ideas rather than events.
The philosopher's work is known for its high level of abstraction.
A state of preoccupation or inattention.
He was lost in abstraction, unaware of the conversation around him.
The process of considering something independently of its associations, attributes, or concrete accompaniments.
Mathematics often involves the abstraction of concepts from real-world problems.
An abstract work of art.
The gallery featured several new abstractions by contemporary artists.
The action of extracting or removing something, especially a substance such as water, oil, or gas.
The abstraction of groundwater must be carefully regulated to prevent depletion.
A simplified representation or model that captures the essential features of something while hiding unnecessary details, especially in computing or design.
Object-oriented programming relies heavily on the abstraction of real-world entities into classes.
abstractionadjective
Relating to or involving abstraction; serving to abstract or generalize.
An abstraction layer simplifies communication between software components.
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