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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

abstractedness

IPA: /æbˈstræktɪdnəs/

KK: /æb'stræktɪdnɪs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being lost in thought or not paying attention to what is happening around you.

Example: His abstractedness during the meeting made it clear he was not fully engaged.

abstraction

IPA: /æbˈstrækʃən/

KK: /æb'strækʃən/

noun

Definition: A general idea or concept that is not tied to a specific instance or object. It can also refer to the quality of being abstract, or a piece of art that does not represent real things directly.

Example: The abstraction of love can be difficult to define in concrete terms.

abstractional

IPA: /æbˈstrækʃənl/

KK: /æb'strækʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the process of considering something independently from its associations or attributes.

Example: The abstractional concepts in the theory were difficult for many to grasp.

abstractionism

IPA: /æbˈstrækʃənɪzəm/

KK: /æb'strækʃənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: This term refers to the ideas and methods used in creating art that does not try to represent real objects or scenes, focusing instead on colors, shapes, and forms.

Example: Abstractionism is a significant movement in modern art that emphasizes the use of shapes and colors rather than realistic representations.

abstractionist

IPA: /æbˈstrækʃənɪst/

KK: /æb'strækʃənɪst/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is connected to the idea of abstractionism, which is a style of art or thought that focuses on concepts rather than concrete objects.

Example: The abstractionist approach in art emphasizes the use of shapes and colors rather than realistic representations.

noun

Definition: A person who creates or appreciates art that does not represent real objects or scenes, focusing instead on colors, shapes, and forms.

Example: The abstractionist's latest work challenges traditional perceptions of reality.

abstractive

IPA: /æbˈstræktɪv/

KK: /æb'stræktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the ability to think about or represent ideas and concepts that are not physically present or tangible.

Example: The abstractive approach in art allows for a deeper interpretation of emotions.

abstractly

IPA: /æbˈstræktli/

KK: /æb'stræktli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not concrete or specific, focusing on general ideas or concepts rather than physical or tangible things.

Example: The artist expressed his ideas abstractly, allowing viewers to interpret them in their own way.

abstractness

IPA: /æbˈstræktnəs/

KK: /æb'stræktnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being not concrete or tangible; it refers to ideas or concepts that are not based on physical objects or specific examples.

Example: The abstractness of the concept made it difficult for some to understand.

abstruse

IPA: /æbˈstruːs/

KK: /æbˈstruːs/

adjective

Definition: Something that is hard to understand or very complex.

Example: The professor's lecture on quantum mechanics was so abstruse that many students struggled to follow along.

abstrusely

IPA: /æbˈstruːsli/

KK: /æb'stru:sli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is difficult to understand or comprehend.

Example: The professor explained the theory abstrusely, leaving many students confused.

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