abstraction

noun
UK: /æbˈstrækʃən/
US: /æbˈstrækʃən/

  1. The process of considering something separately from anything else.

    1. Abstraction helps us to focus on key details now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The beauty of abstraction in art allows for multiple interpretations. [ ] [ ]

  2. A general idea or quality rather than an actual person, object, or event.

    1. Justice is just an abstraction for some people. [ ] [ ]
    2. The article deals with love as an abstraction, not real feelings. [ ] [ ]

  3. In computer science, hiding the complexity of implementation details.

    1. Abstraction simplifies coding and software development. [ ] [ ]
    2. Data abstraction is a key concept in object-oriented programming. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

model concept idea theory generalization

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "abstraction" in English means: The process of considering something separately from anything else., A general idea or quality rather than an actual person, object, or event., In computer science, hiding the complexity of implementation details..

The phonetic transcription of "abstraction" is /æbˈstrækʃən/ in British English and /æbˈstrækʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "abstraction": model, concept, idea, theory, generalization.

Example usage of "abstraction": "Abstraction helps us to focus on key details now.". More examples on the page.