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ABSTRACTIVE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Of an abstracting nature or having the power of abstracting

Example:

abstractive analysis

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

theoretic; theoretical (concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations)

Derivation:

abstract (consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically)

abstract (consider apart from a particular case or instance)

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