Definition

A person or thing that creates a summary or a shortened version of something, often focusing on the main points or ideas.

Example

The abstracter provided a concise summary of the lengthy report.

Conversation

I heard you're working on a project about the role of an abstracter in literature.

Yeah, it's really interesting to see how they summarize complex ideas.

I never thought about how much work an abstracter has to do to simplify things for readers.

Exactly! They play a crucial role in making information accessible.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Abstracter is formed from "ab-" (meaning away) and "tractare" (meaning to draw or pull). The word refers to someone who draws away or separates ideas from a larger context, often in a conceptual or intellectual sense.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'draws away' ('ab-' means away and 'tractare' means to draw') ideas from a larger context — that's what an abstracter does.

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