Abstraction Synonyms

22 abstraction synonyms include absent-mindedness, distraction, preoccupation, daydreaming, dreaminess, inattentiveness, and heedlessness. Abstraction is a noun, and its antonym is attention. Here are some additional synonyms for "abstraction" with example sentences.

Another word for Abstraction

22 other ways to say abstraction.

1. distraction

  • wool-gathering  
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  • thoughtfulness  
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  • raptness  
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  • preoccupation  
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  • pensiveness  
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  • obliviousness  
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  • musing  
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  • inattentiveness  
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  • inattention  
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  • heedlessness  
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  • engrossment  
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  • dreaminess  
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  • distraction
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  • daydreaming  
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  • brooding  
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  • absorption
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  • absent-mindedness  
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  • absence
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2. extraction

  • separation  
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  • removal  
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  • extraction  
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  • detachment  
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Use abstraction in a Sentence

abstraction helps simplify complex ideas.

He spoke with deep abstraction.

In abstraction, we ignore small details.

Logical thinking requires a level of abstraction.

She teaches abstraction in computer science.

The painting is full of abstraction.