abstractive
|ab-strac-tive|
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/æbˈstræktɪv/
relating to abstraction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abstractive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abstractus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'trahere' meant 'to draw.'
Historical Evolution
'abstractus' transformed into the French word 'abstrait,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abstract' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to draw away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to abstraction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving the process of abstraction.
The abstractive nature of the theory made it difficult for some to grasp.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 20:06