αποστάζω — meaning in English
apostazo
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English meaning
Senses
αποστάζω is used for these senses in English:
- abstract To conceptualize an ideal subgroup by means of the generalization of an attribute, as follows: by apprehending an attribute inherent to one individual, then separating that attribute and contemplating it by itself, then conceiving of that attribute as a general quality, then despecifying that conceived quality with respect to several or many individuals, and by then ideating a group composed of those individuals perceived to possess said quality.
- distil To heat (a substance, usually a liquid) so that a vapour is produced, and then to cool the vapour so that it condenses back into a liquid, either to purify the original substance or to obtain one of its components; to subject to distillation.
abstract — full definition
- noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
- adj Existing as an idea rather than a physical, concrete thing.
- adj Relating to art that uses shapes, colours, and forms rather than realistic depictions.
- verb To take out or separate a general idea or quality from something specific.
distil — full definition
- verb To ooze out in small drops, or to give off a vapour that forms droplets.
- verb To pass on information gradually, a little at a time.
- verb To purify or separate a liquid by heating it into vapour and then cooling the vapour back into liquid form.
- verb To remove a substance from something by this heating-and-cooling process, usually used with 'off' or 'out'.
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