abstractness
abstractness Lexical Profile
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• noun
The quality or state of existing purely as a theoretical idea or concept rather than having a physical, concrete reality.
"The extreme abstractness of the philosopher's treatise made it challenging for introductory students to grasp."
The quality of an artwork that does not attempt to represent external visual reality, relying instead on shapes, colors, and textures.
"Critics praised the bold abstractness of her late-career canvases compared to her early realist portraits."
Word Nuance & Usage
While 'abstraction' can refer to either an individual theoretical concept or the mental process of forming ideas, 'abstractness' specifically denotes the inherent quality or degree of being abstract rather than concrete.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English from the adjective 'abstract' (from Latin 'abstractus', meaning 'drawn away') plus the native Old English noun-forming suffix '-ness'.
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