noun
- general ideas or concepts that are not based on specific examples or real things
- the process of considering something as a general quality or characteristic apart from concrete realities
- works of art that do not attempt to represent external reality but seek to achieve effect using shapes, colors, and forms
Usage: art
Examples
- The philosophy course dealt with complex abstractions like justice and beauty.
- Students often struggle with mathematical abstractions until they see practical applications.
- His mind was filled with abstractions rather than concrete plans.
- The museum’s collection included several colorful abstractions by modern artists.
- Scientific theories begin as abstractions before being tested experimentally.
- She preferred working with data and facts rather than vague abstractions.
- The gallery featured abstractions that challenged viewers’ perceptions of reality.