abstrahere

English translation: to think abstractly or in in abstractions

17:04 Jan 30, 2010
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Psychology
Norwegian term or phrase: abstrahere
dagens mennesker har evenen til å abstrahere
Anne Parelius
Canada
Local time: 18:07
English translation:to think abstractly or in in abstractions
Explanation:
Another way of putting it
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Diarmuid Kennan
Ireland
Local time: 22:07
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4 +1abstract
Vedis Bjørndal
4to think abstractly or in in abstractions
Diarmuid Kennan


  

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abstract


Explanation:
This is a transitive verb used for when you remove something from somewhere or somewhat.
In your context I would say: See Example sentence

Example sentence(s):
  • Human beings are the only creatures capable of abstract thought (=thinking about ideas).

    Reference: http://www.ldoceonline.com/Visual-topic/abstract_1
Vedis Bjørndal
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Local time: 23:07
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PRO pts in category: 4

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to think abstractly or in in abstractions


Explanation:
Another way of putting it

Diarmuid Kennan
Ireland
Local time: 22:07
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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