abstractedness
|ab-stract-ed-ness|
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/æbˈstræktɪdnəs/
preoccupation with thoughts
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abstractedness' originates from the Latin word 'abstractus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'trahere' meant 'to draw.'
Historical Evolution
'abstractus' transformed into the English word 'abstract,' and eventually became 'abstractedness' to describe the state of being abstracted.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'drawn away from,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'preoccupation with one's thoughts.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being abstracted; preoccupation with one's thoughts.
His abstractedness during the meeting was noticeable.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 17:06