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abstractionist

/æbˈstrækʃənɪst/
ab · strac · tion · ist
Plural:abstractionists
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Adjective:abstractionist
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• noun

1

An artist who creates abstract, nonrepresentational works of art.

Example

"As a pioneering abstractionist, she abandoned traditional landscapes in favor of vibrant fields of pure color."

2

A person who forms or deals in abstract concepts and theoretical ideas rather than practical realities.

Example

"Critics dismissed the philosopher as an ivory-tower abstractionist whose theories had little bearing on everyday life."

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• adjective

1

Relating to or characteristic of abstract art or artists.

Example

"The gallery's latest exhibition highlights the bold geometric forms of early abstractionist painting."

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• Nearby Words

abstracted
abstractedly
abstraction
abstractionist
abstractly
abstractness
absurd

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abstractionist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abstractionist
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