abstraction

Definition of abstraction 

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6. 1a :  the act or process of abstracting :  the state of being abstractedb :  an abstract idea or term
7. 2:  absence of mind or preoccupation
8. 3:  abstract quality or character
9. 4a :  an abstract composition or creation in artb : ABSTRACTIONISM