abstractly en · ADV
Pronunciation
- /æbˈstɹækt.li/ (US)
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
From Middle English abstractly; equivalent to abstract + -ly.
Meanings
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In an abstract way or manner
Bernard Clark and Ethel were seated side by side on a costly sofa gazing abstractly at the parting guest.
1919, Daisy Ashford, chapter 5, in The Young Visiters:
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separately; absolutely
matter abstractly considered
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more abstractly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most abstractly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Translations (6)
pt abstratamente (in an abstract manner) · pl abstrakcyjnie (in an abstract manner) · eo abstrakte (in an abstract manner) · es abstractamente (in an abstract manner) · io abstrakte (in an abstract manner) · fi abstraktisti (in an abstract manner)