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abstracted

/əb.ˈstɹæk.tɪd/ /æb.ˈstɹæk.tɪd/

Meanings
verb
To separate; to disengage.

Examples :

"The scientist abstracted the pure chemical compound from the complex mixture. "
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verb
To conceptualize an ideal subgroup by means of the generalization of an attribute, as follows: by apprehending an attribute inherent to one individual, then separating that attribute and contemplating it by itself, then conceiving of that attribute as a general quality, then despecifying that conceived quality with respect to several or many individuals, and by then ideating a group composed of those individuals perceived to possess said quality.

Examples :

"The teacher abstracted the concept of "leadership" from the student council president's actions, then explained how that quality could be applied to any student demonstrating initiative and responsibility, regardless of their official role. "
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Related Words

Illustration responsibility

responsibility noun

/ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

Illustration disconnected

disconnected verb

/ˌdɪskəˈnɛktəd/

To sever or interrupt a connection.

"The electrician disconnected the power supply before starting the repairs. "

Illustration contemplating

contemplating verb

/ˈkɑntəmˌpleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈkɑntəmpleɪtɪŋ/

To look at on all sides or in all its aspects; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study, ponder, or consider.

"Sentence: "Maria was contemplating whether to accept the new job offer, weighing the salary against the longer commute." "

Illustration theoretically

theoretically adverb

/ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkli/ /ˌθɪəˈrɛtɪkli/

In theory; on paper

"Theoretically, I should be finished with my homework by now, but I got distracted by a TV show. "

Illustration apprehending

apprehending verb

/ˌæprɪˈhɛndɪŋ/ /ˌæpriˈhɛndɪŋ/

To take or seize; to take hold of.

"The police are apprehending the suspect involved in the robbery. "

Illustration generalization

generalization noun

/ˌdʒɛnərələˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌdʒɛnərəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.

"The teacher made a generalization about student performance, saying that everyone in the class seemed to be struggling with fractions. "

Illustration functionality

functionality noun

/ˌfʌŋkʃəˈnælɪti/ /ˌfʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/

The ability to perform a task or function; that set of functions that something is able or equipped to perform.

"The new smartphone's functionality, including its camera and internet access, makes it very useful for school projects. "

Illustration demonstrating

demonstrating verb

/ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈdɛmənˌstrætɪŋ/

To show how to use (something).

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

Illustration conceptualize

conceptualize verb

/kənˈsɛptʃuəˌlaɪz/ /kənˈsɛptʃəˌlaɪz/

To interpret a phenomenon by forming a concept.

"The teacher helped the students conceptualize the complex scientific theory by relating it to familiar everyday experiences. "

Illustration philosophical

philosophical adjective

/ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl̩/ /ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/

Of, or pertaining to, philosophy.

"My philosophical approach to parenting focuses on encouraging my children's independent thinking. "

Illustration abstractions

abstractions noun

/æbˈstrækʃənz/ /əbˈstrækʃənz/

The act of abstracting, separating, withdrawing, or taking away; withdrawal; the state of being taken away.

"Her abstractions from the conversation were noticeable, as she kept staring out the window during the meeting. "

Illustration distillation

distillation noun

/dɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

The act of falling in drops, or the act of pouring out in drops.

"The slow distillation of the melting icicle created a small puddle on the windowsill. "