Word
abstractiveness
Phoneticsab·strac·tive·ness
Definition
n. the quality of being difficult to understand or too general to be useful. It describes ideas or writing that is far removed from real life.
n. the quality of being abstract or removed from concrete reality. Often used to describe theoretical concepts that lack practical application or clarity.
Examples
“The professor criticized the paper for its high level of abstractiveness.”
“The committee rejected the proposal because the author's abstractiveness made it impossible to identify a clear plan for implementation.”
“While the theory is mathematically sound, its extreme abstractiveness prevents it from being applied to real-world engineering problems where physical constraints are paramount.”
Examples
simple
“The professor criticized the paper for its high level of abstractiveness.”
contextual
“The committee rejected the proposal because the author's abstractiveness made it impossible to identify a clear plan for implementation.”
complex
“While the theory is mathematically sound, its extreme abstractiveness prevents it from being applied to real-world engineering problems where physical constraints are paramount.”
Etymology
From abstractive + -ness.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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