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abstraction
Abstraction is an idea that lacks a concrete nature or is idealistic in nature. (noun)
Examples of abstractions can be feelings such as sadness or happiness.
An abstraction can be a work of art. (noun)
An example of an abstraction that is a piece of art is the painting “Introspection” by Marten Jansen.
Abstraction refers to the concept of being preoccupied or absent minded. (noun)
An example of abstraction is when your finances may dominate your thoughts and prevent you from focusing on other ideas or tasks.
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