Abstraktion
abstraction
The German word "Abstraktion" is a noun that translates to "abstraction" in English. It comes from the verb "abstrahieren," which means "to abstract." "Abstraktion" refers to the process of extracting or removing elements from a concept to find a simplified or generalized idea, often removing details to focus on the essential characteristics.
Words with similar meanings include "Verallgemeinerung" (generalization) and "Abstraktheit" (abstractness).
The difference between "Abstraktion" and these similar words is that "Abstraktion" specifically emphasizes the process of creating an abstract concept, while "Verallgemeinerung" often relates to making broad general statements or ideas from specific examples, and "Abstraktheit" describes the quality or state of being abstract rather than the process.
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Examples
Diese Kunst drückt eine hohe Abstraktion aus.noun
This art expresses a high degree of abstraction.
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