abstractive

English

/əbˈstɹæk.tɪv/, /æbˈstɹæk.tɪv/

adj
Definitions
  • Having an abstracting nature or tendency; tending to separate; tending to be withdrawn.
  • Derived by abstraction; belonging to abstraction.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English abstractif derived from Latin abstractivus suffix from English abstract.

Origin

English

abstract

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