abstractively
|ab-strac-tive-ly|
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/æbˈstræktɪvli/
(abstractive)
relating to abstraction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abstractively' originates from the Latin word 'abstractus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'trahere' meant 'to draw.'
Historical Evolution
'abstractus' transformed into the English word 'abstractive,' and eventually became the adverb 'abstractively.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to draw away from,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in an abstract manner.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is abstract or theoretical, rather than practical or concrete.
She thought abstractively about the problem, considering all possible theoretical solutions.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 20:21