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Este verbete ainda não foi traduzido para o seu idioma, portanto o original é exibido abaixo.
abstractly
This term describes a mode of thinking or creating that deliberately detaches from the tangible world. When used in intellectual or philosophical contexts, it signals a shift away from empirical evidence or specific examples toward general theories and conceptual frameworks. It often implies a level of theoretical distance that allows for broader generalization.
In the realm of aesthetics, the word indicates a departure from mimesis, where the goal is not to mirror reality but to evoke a feeling or idea through non-representational forms. It is distinct from "conceptually" in that it specifically emphasizes the lack of concrete or physical grounding.
Meanings
Examples
We can think about the problem abstractly before we look at the actual data.
The artist chose to represent the city abstractly using only geometric shapes.
I can understand the concept abstractly but I struggle to apply it in practice.
Let us consider this issue abstractly for a moment to see the bigger picture.
The music was composed abstractly without a traditional melody or structure.
He tends to describe his emotions abstractly rather than saying exactly how he feels.
The philosopher argued that justice should be defined abstractly.
Maybe if I think about it abstractly the solution will become clear.