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abstractly

UK
/ˈæbstræktli/
US
/æbˈstræktli/

Translations

abstractlyadverb
UK
/ˈæbstræktli/
US
/æbˈstræktli/
abstraitementAu sens théorique ou conceptuel.
The philosopher argued abstractly about justice, focusing on principles rather than particular laws.
Le philosophe a raisonné abstraitement sur la justice, en se concentrant sur les principes plutôt que sur des lois particulières.
vaguementAvec peu de précision ou de détails.
He described the procedure abstractly, leaving the engineers unsure of the exact steps.
Il a décrit la procédure vaguement, laissant les ingénieurs dans l'incertitude quant aux étapes exactes.
Additional translations
distraitementAu sens de manière rêveuse ou absorbée dans ses pensées.
Synonyms
theoretically
conceptually
intellectually
philosophically
imaginatively

Definitions

abstractlyadverb
In an abstract manner; theoretically or conceptually, without reference to specific instances or concrete realities.
The philosopher argued abstractly about justice, focusing on principles rather than particular laws.
Vaguely or without clear detail, so as to be difficult to understand.
He described the procedure abstractly, leaving the engineers unsure of the exact steps.
In an absent-minded or preoccupied manner.
She smiled abstractly, still lost in her own thoughts.
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