Abstraction Definition
abstraction
noun
- a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; "he loved her only in the abstract--not in person"
- the act of withdrawing or removing something
- the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances
- an abstract painting
- preoccupation with something to the exclusion of all else
- a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
"Abstraction" in song lyrics
See how abstraction is used in real songs:
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"My rude abstraction"
Haiku D'etat — Los Dangerous -
"I extract the abstraction"
Jesse Abraham — Get Off Me -
"melancholy and abstraction"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with abstraction
Usage tips for "abstraction"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "abstraction" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for abstraction to find words that pair well.