English word abstractness comes from English abstract, English -ness
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| abstract | English (eng) | (intransitive, computing) To produce an abstraction, usually by refactoring existing code. Generally used with "out".. (intransitive, fine arts) To create abstractions.. (intransitive, rare) To perform the process of abstraction.. (intransitive, reflexive, literally, figuratively) To withdraw oneself; to retire. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]. (transitive) To consider abstractly; [...] |
| -ness | English (eng) | Appended to adjectives to form nouns meaning "the state of being(the adjective)", "the quality of being(the adjective)", or "the measure of being(the adjective)".. Appended to words of other parts of speech to form nouns (often nonce words or terms in philosophy) meaning the state/quality/measure of the idea represented by these words. |
| abstractness | English (eng) | The quality of being abstract. [First attested in the late 16th century.]. |