abstractions

noun

a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples

preoccupation with something to the exclusion of all else

an abstract painting

the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances

the act of withdrawing or removing something

a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

Roots

absabs- · Latin · away from traho-tract · Latin · draw

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Where does abstractions come from?

The word abstractions breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: abs-, from Latin abs (“away from”); and -tract, from Latin traho (“draw”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.