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abstractness

American  
[ab-strakt-nis, ab-strakt-nis] / æbˈstrækt nɪs, ˈæbˌstrækt nɪs /

noun

  1. the quality or fact of being abstract.


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We all value precision in claims as compared to vagueness and concreteness as compared to abstractness.

From Salon • Jul. 11, 2023

It’s a philosophy and a thesis that still allows for a bit of abstractness and unpredictability.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2023

I like incorporating these into the design of the dance — little glimpses of humanity within the abstractness of the choreography.

From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2021

This quality of purposeful abstractness makes everything sound and seem contrived.

From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2015

As if a peculiar and malign abstractness pervaded their mental processes.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick