abstraction
(ab-strac-tion)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. a general idea or quality not tied to specific examples.
Example Sentence
The idea of a machine that could fly was a mere abstraction in those days.
More Example Sentences
Abstraction can help express complex ideas.
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abstraction
Rhymes
- action
- faction
- fraction
- traction
- abstraction
- attraction
- classaction
- contraction
- diffraction
- distraction
- exaction
- extraction
- inaction
- infraction
- reaction
- retraction
- subtraction
- telaction
- transaction
- interaction
- liquefaction
- satisfaction
- dissatisfaction