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Abstractions

Noun / æˈbstrækʃʌnz / Another word for abstractions — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Abstractions are ideas or concepts rather than specific examples or objects.

Synonyms & similar words

abstractentity abstract abstraction abstractedness generalization generalisation concepts ideas theories generalizations notions thoughts impressions abridgments summarizations digests synopses analogies metaphors symbols allegories fables parables myths stories narratives

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Example sentences

  1. The artist's work was filled with abstractions rather than realistic images.
  2. Mathematics often involves dealing with abstract concepts like numbers and formulas.
  3. The writer's abstractions were difficult to understand.
  4. The scientist was able to explain complex ideas through the use of abstractions.
  5. The teacher used abstractions to help the students understand the difficult material.

Quotes

  • 'Abstract art places a new world, which on the surface has nothing to do with 'reality,' next to the 'real' world.' - Wassily Kandinsky
  • 'Abstraction is real, probably more real than nature.' - Josef Albers
  • 'I prefer to abstract myself from myself.' - Claude Debussy

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