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abstracted

verb

Form of abstract , past tense of abstract.

Simple meaning

Consider a concept without thinking of a specific example.

Pronunciation

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abstraktid

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈæbstɹæktɪd

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Definition

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verb

  1. past tense of abstract

    Consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

  2. past tense of abstract

    To consider abstractly; to contemplate separately or by itself; to consider theoretically; to look at as a general quality.

  3. past tense of abstract

    To remove; to take away; withdraw.

  4. past tense of abstract

    To separate; to disengage.

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This meaning: Consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

Used this way, abstracted is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Inflected forms

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  • abstractverbBase word

    Consider a concept without thinking of a specific example.

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