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abstraction

UK
/æbˈstrækʃən/
US
/æbˈstrækʃən/

Translations

abstractionnoun
abstractions
pl
UK
/æbˈstrækʃən/
US
/æbˈstrækʃən/
The artist's work is known for its bold use of color and abstraction.
Работы художника известны своим смелым использованием цвета и абстракции.
Additional translations
обобщение
отвлечение
умозаключение
Synonyms
concept
idea
notion
theory
abstruseness
generalization
summary
essence
abstractionadjective
UK
/əbˈstrækʃən/
US
/əbˈstrækʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, especially in technical contexts (e.g., "abstraction layer").

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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