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desatento — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • abstract noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.

Senses

desatento is used for these senses in English:

  • absent-minded Absent in mind; often preoccupied; forgetful or careless due to distraction; easily distracted. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
  • abstract (archaic) Absent-minded. [First attested in the early 16th century.]

abstract — full definition

  1. noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
  2. adj Existing as an idea rather than a physical, concrete thing.
  3. adj Relating to art that uses shapes, colours, and forms rather than realistic depictions.
  4. verb To take out or separate a general idea or quality from something specific.

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