Abstrato
Example: O conceito abstrato da filosofia exige muita reflexão para entender.
Definition
"Abstrato" refers to ideas, concepts, or qualities that are not tangible or concrete, often existing in thought or as an intellectual construct rather than a physical reality. It describes something theoretical or not based on practical experience.
Etymology
The word "abstrato" comes from the Latin 'abstractus,' past participle of 'abstrahere,' meaning 'to draw away' or 'to separate.' This reflects the notion of something being separated from physical reality, emphasizing its conceptual or theoretical nature.
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