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a.) The act process of leaving out of consideration one or more properties of a complex object so as to attend to others; analysis. Thus, when the mind considers the form of a tree by itself, or the color of the leaves as separate from their size or figure, the act is called abstraction. So, also, when it considers whiteness, softness, virtue, existence, as separate from any particular objects.
a.) The act of abstracting, separating, or withdrawing, or the state of being withdrawn; withdrawal.
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Latest revision as of 10:56, 22 May 2024

a.) The act of abstracting, separating, or withdrawing, or the state of being withdrawn; withdrawal.