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abstractness

UK/'æbstræktnɪs/US
B1

Definitions

n.

The quality of being abstract or theoretical rather than concrete.

抽象性;抽象程度

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
abstractaway from, off
+
-nesspull, drag, draw
=abstractness

abstract + -ness = the quality of being abstract — of being 'pulled away' from concrete examples into pure idea.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The abstractness of the theory made it hard for students to grasp.

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