Abstrato
Example: O conceito abstrato é difícil para crianças pequenas entenderem.
Definition
"Abstrato" refers to concepts or ideas that are not concrete or tangible, but exist in thought or as an intellectual construct. In philosophy, "abstrato" denotes something that cannot be directly perceived by the senses, like abstract concepts or theoretical notions.
Etymology
The word "abstrato" comes from the Latin verb 'abstrahere,' meaning 'to draw away' or 'to separate.' It evolved in Portuguese to describe ideas that are drawn away from physical reality, emphasizing their conceptual rather than material nature.
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