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æbˈstræk ʃəˌnɪz əmab·strac·tion·ism

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. abstractionism, abstract artnoun

    an abstract genre of art; artistic content depends on internal form rather than pictorial representation

  2. abstractionism, unrealismnoun

    a representation having no reference to concrete objects or specific examples

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  1. abstractionismnoun

    The principles or practice of creating abstract art.

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  1. abstractionism

    Abstractionism is a philosophical or artistic theory or approach that emphasizes the simplification and conceptualization of objects or concepts by focusing on their underlying fundamental characteristics or properties, rather than their concrete details or appearance. It's often associated with movements in modern art and mathematics, where the emphasis is put on the essence of a subject or theme, rather than its literal depiction or detailed calculations.

  2. abstractionism

    Abstractionism is a philosophical, ideological, and creative artistic approach that emphasizes concepts, structures, or ideas over specific representation of the physical world. In the arts, such as painting and sculpture, it involves creating works that may not represent any visible reality, focusing instead on shapes, forms, colors, or other elements to represent its essence. In philosophy, it refers to theories that prioritize abstract concepts or entities. In computer science, it refers to a process of hiding complex details to make programs easier to understand and handle.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of abstractionism in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of abstractionism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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