Etymology

abstractum

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Today it means: Something which is abstract or exists abstractly. Full definition →

First used First attested in the mid 19ᵗʰ century.Latin abstractum
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromabstractum
  2. English todayabstractum

Borrowed from Latin abstractum, neuter of abstractus (“drawn away”). Doublet of abstract.

First known use, by meaning

  • First attested in the mid 19ᵗʰ century. Something which is abstract or exists abstractly.

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