abstraction
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
An idea or quality considered on its own, separate from any specific real object or example.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
concept
generalization
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "For young children, numbers can feel like a strange _____ until they start counting real objects."
Answer: abstraction
In your own words, what does "abstraction" mean?
An idea or quality considered on its own, separate from any specific real object or example.
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