abstraction

Definitions

The process of considering something independently of its associations, attributes, or concrete accompaniments.

A concept or idea not associated with any specific instance or physical object.

A style of art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of visual reality, using shapes, colors, and forms instead.

Examples

Mathematics is often considered a high level of abstraction because it deals with concepts rather than physical objects.

The artist moved away from realism, choosing instead to explore the beauty of pure abstraction in her latest paintings.

Synonyms

concept notion generalization idea theory essence idealization

Antonyms

reality concretion fact materiality tangibility instance particularity