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abstraction in Dutch

abstraction in Dutch is ontvreemding, toeëigening, abstractie — abstraction means the process of considering an idea or quality separately from any specific object.

abstraction in Dutch

ontvreemding
noun
(euphemistic) The taking surreptitiously for one's own use part of the property of another; purloining. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
toeëigening
noun
(euphemistic) The taking surreptitiously for one's own use part of the property of another; purloining. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
abstractie
noun
vage voorstelling
noun
The result of mentally abstracting an idea; the product of any mental process involving a synthesis of: separation, despecification, generalization, and ideation in any of a number of combinations.
visionair begrip
noun
The result of mentally abstracting an idea; the product of any mental process involving a synthesis of: separation, despecification, generalization, and ideation in any of a number of combinations.

What does "abstraction" mean?

  1. noun The process of considering an idea or quality separately from any specific object.
    "Mathematics relies heavily on abstraction to generalize patterns."
  2. noun A general idea or concept, as opposed to something concrete.
    "Freedom can feel like a vague abstraction until it's taken away."
  3. noun In computing, the hiding of implementation detail behind a simpler interface.
    "Good software design uses abstraction to keep complex code manageable."

abstraction in a sentence

  • Mathematics relies heavily on abstraction to generalize patterns.
  • Freedom can feel like a vague abstraction until it's taken away.
  • Good software design uses abstraction to keep complex code manageable.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "abstraction" in Dutch?

"abstraction" in Dutch is ontvreemding, toeëigening, abstractie. abstraction means: The process of considering an idea or quality separately from any specific object.

How do you use "abstraction" in a sentence?

Example: "Mathematics relies heavily on abstraction to generalize patterns." In Dutch, "abstraction" is ontvreemding, toeëigening, abstractie.

Are there other ways to say "abstraction" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "abstraction": ontvreemding, toeëigening, abstractie, vage voorstelling, visionair begrip.

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