Abstractive

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /É™bˈstɹæk.tɪv/
• US IPA: /æbˈstɹæk.tɪv/, /É™bˈstɹæk.tɪv/

Origin

From Medieval Latin abstractivus, from Latin abstractus ("drawn away") + -ivus ("-ive"). Equivalent to abstract + -ive.

Full definition of abstractive

Adjective

1. Having an abstracting nature or tendency; tending to separate; tending to be withdrawn. First attested in the late 15^th century.

1. Derived by abstraction; belonging to abstraction. First attested in the late 15^th century.