abstractive

[ ab-strak-tiv ]

adjective
  1. having the power of abstracting.

  2. pertaining to an abstract or summary.

Origin of abstractive

1
From the Medieval Latin word abstractīvus, dating back to 1480–90. See abstract, -ive

Other words from abstractive

  • ab·strac·tive·ly, adverb
  • ab·strac·tive·ness, noun
  • un·ab·strac·tive, adjective
  • un·ab·strac·tive·ly, adverb

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