Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

abstract away from

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.12 in modern English

Syllables
ab-strac-t -away from
IPA
31
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
4
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To omit the consideration of details regarding (something); to dismiss the details of (something) so as to concern oneself with higher features and more complex/interesting elements.

Transitive verb

Usage

Inflected Forms

abstracts away from (present, singular) abstracting away from (participle, present) abstracted away from (participle, past) abstracted away from (past)

Questions

What does abstract away from mean?
To omit the consideration of details regarding (something); to dismiss the details of (something) so as to concern oneself with higher features and more complex/interesting elements.

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