Abstractive Definition

abstraktiv

adjective

That abstracts or can abstract.

Webster's New World

Of or having to do with abstraction.

Webster's New World

Having an abstracting nature or tendency; tending to separate; tending to be withdrawn. [First attested in the late 15^th century.]

Wiktionary

Derived by abstraction; belonging to abstraction. [First attested in the late 15^th century.]

Wiktionary

Origin of Abstractive

From Medieval Latin abstractivus, from Latin abstractus (“drawn away”) + -ivus (“-ive”). Equivalent to abstract +‎ -ive.

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