To abstract
Example: They abstract concepts from details
Definition
"To abstract" means to extract or separate something, such as an idea or concept, from specific details or a complex whole, often by focusing on general qualities rather than concrete realities. It involves the process of thinking about something in a more theoretical or conceptual way.
Etymology
The word "to abstract" comes from the Latin verb 'abstrahere,' which means 'to draw away' or 'to separate.' It is formed from 'ab-' meaning 'away from' and 'trahere' meaning 'to draw.' Did you know that this word originally described the physical act of pulling something away before it took on its more intellectual sense?
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"To abstract" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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