Etymology

abstractedly

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Today it means: In an abstracted manner; separately; in the abstract. Full definition →

First used early 17th c.
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The story

From abstracted + -ly.

First known use, by meaning

  • From early 17th c. In an abstracted manner; separately; in the abstract.
  • From the early 19ᵗʰ century. With absence of mind .

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