NOUN
dieAbstraktion/apstʁakˈt͡si̯oːn/abstraction; generalization; abstract concept
Abstraktion is a German noun that means abstraction, generalization, or abstract concept. It is pronounced /apstʁakˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Abstraktionen".
Definitions
1.the process of creating a concept or idea by removing individual details or concrete features(philosophy/science/art)
a.intellectual process of generalizing from specific instances
Die Abstraktion erlaubt es, komplexe Probleme auf das Wesentliche zu reduzieren.—Abstraction makes it possible to reduce complex problems to the essentials.
b.the result or product of such a process; an abstract concept
Mut ist eine schwierige Abstraktion für Kinder.—Courage is a difficult abstraction for children.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Abstraktion | die Abstraktionen |
| Genitive | der Abstraktion | der Abstraktionen |
| Dative | der Abstraktion | den Abstraktionen |
| Accusative | die Abstraktion | die Abstraktionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Abstraktion" mean in English?
- "Abstraktion" means abstraction, generalization, or abstract concept. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Abstraktion"?
- "Abstraktion" is pronounced /apstʁakˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Abstraktion" der, die, or das?
- "Abstraktion" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Abstraktion"?
- The plural of "Abstraktion" is "Abstraktionen".
- What part of speech is "Abstraktion"?
- "Abstraktion" is a noun in German.
