abstracted
|ab-stract-ed|
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/æbˈstræktɪd/
(abstract)
non-concrete idea
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abstracted' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abstractus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'trahere' meant 'to draw.'
Historical Evolution
'abstractus' transformed into the Old French word 'abstrait,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abstracted' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'drawn away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lost in thought.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lost in thought; preoccupied.
She gave an abstracted nod, not really listening to the conversation.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 16:37