Word
abstractively
Phoneticsab·strac·tive·ly
Definition
adv. in a way that deals with ideas rather than physical things. You use this to describe thinking or writing that focuses on general concepts instead of specific details.
adv. in a manner that deals with general concepts or ideas rather than specific instances or physical reality. Often used to describe intellectual processes or artistic styles that transcend literal representation.
Examples
“The artist paints abstractively, focusing on colors and shapes rather than people.”
“The philosopher argued that we must think abstractively about justice to understand its true nature.”
“By abstractively analyzing the data, the researchers were able to identify underlying patterns that were invisible when looking at individual cases.”
Examples
simple
“The artist paints abstractively, focusing on colors and shapes rather than people.”
contextual
“The philosopher argued that we must think abstractively about justice to understand its true nature.”
complex
“By abstractively analyzing the data, the researchers were able to identify underlying patterns that were invisible when looking at individual cases.”
Etymology
From abstractive + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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