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abstracting

/æbˈstræktɪŋ/ /əbˈstræktɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To separate; to disengage.

Examples :

"The scientist is abstracting DNA from the blood sample for further analysis. "
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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 artist was abstracting the concept of "joy" from children playing, imagining it as a feeling separate from any specific child before applying that feeling to a whole painting. "
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Related Words

Illustration contemplate

contemplate verb

/ˈkɒn.təmˌpleɪt/ /ˈkɑn.təmˌpleɪt/

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.

"Before making a decision about my college major, I needed to contemplate all the different options carefully. "

Illustration fundamental

fundamental noun

/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/

(usually in the plural) A leading or primary principle, rule, law, or article, which serves as the groundwork of a system; an essential part

"one of the fundamentals of linear algebra"

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 individuals

individuals noun

/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

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 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 interactions

interactions noun

/ˌɪntəˈrækʃənz/

The situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another to produce a new effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence.

"Be aware of interactions between different medications."

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. "

Illustration overwhelmed

overwhelmed verb

/ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmd/ /ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmd/

To engulf, surge over and submerge.

"The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave."