Abstract
/ˈæbstrækt/noun
Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
Did you know?The concept of abstraction has roots in ancient philosophy, linked to the mystic practice of separating essence from material reality.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
abstractus
“Drawn away, separated.”
Late Middle Ages
Medieval Latin
abstractio
“A drawing away; disengagement.”
14th Century
Old French
abstrait
“Separated from material reality.”
16th Century
English
abstract
“A term used for ideas that are not tangible, derived from Latin.”