abstraction

[æbˈstrækʃən]

abstraction Definition

  • 1the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events
  • 2the process of considering something independently of its associations or attributes
  • 3a work of art or literature that does not represent people or things realistically

Using abstraction: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abstraction" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The artist's latest work is an abstraction of the human form.

  • Example

    The concept of love is an abstraction that can be difficult to define.

  • Example

    In computer science, abstraction is the process of hiding complexity by simplifying a system.

abstraction Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for abstraction

Phrases with abstraction

  • the transfer of power from a central authority to subordinate or local entities

    Example

    The country's constitution provides for the abstraction of power to local governments.

  • a level of software or hardware that hides the underlying complexity of a system

    Example

    The operating system's kernel provides an abstraction layer between applications and hardware.

  • a design principle in computer science that suggests that software should be written in terms of high-level concepts and not implementation details

    Example

    The abstraction principle is an important concept in object-oriented programming.

Origins of abstraction

from Latin 'abstractio', meaning 'a drawing away'

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Summary: abstraction in Brief

The term 'abstraction' [æbˈstrækʃən] refers to the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events, or the process of considering something independently of its associations or attributes. It can also refer to a work of art or literature that does not represent people or things realistically. Examples include 'The artist's latest work is an abstraction of the human form.' and 'In computer science, abstraction is the process of hiding complexity by simplifying a system.'

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