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abstractness

n.
C1 Advanced ab·stract·ness

n. the quality of being difficult to understand or not related to real life. It describes ideas or art that are very general and not tied to specific things.

n. the quality of being conceptual, theoretical, or detached from concrete reality. Often describes intellectual or artistic works that lack specific detail or practical application.


SIMPLE

The professor criticized the essay for its abstractness.

CONTEXTUAL

The artist's latest paintings are famous for their abstractness, focusing on colors and shapes rather than clear images.

COMPLEX

While the theory provides a useful framework, its abstractness makes it difficult for policymakers to apply to real-world economic conditions without further data.

Antonyms
Origin

From abstract + -ness.

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