Abstrato
Example: O conceito abstrato é difícil de explicar para crianças pequenas.
Definition
"Abstrato" in philosophy refers to concepts that are not concrete or tangible but exist as ideas or general notions, such as justice or beauty. These abstract concepts are often difficult to explain or visualize, especially to young children.
Etymology
The word "abstrato" comes from the Latin 'abstractus,' the past participle of 'abstrahere,' meaning 'to draw away' or 'to separate.' It originally described something drawn away from concrete reality, highlighting its nature as a non-physical idea.
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