Associations to the word «Abstractionist»

Wiktionary

ABSTRACTIONIST, adjective. Related or tending to abstractionism, particularly art.
ABSTRACTIONIST, noun. An idealist. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
ABSTRACTIONIST, noun. Someone who supports or creates abstract art.

Dictionary definition

ABSTRACTIONIST, noun. A painter of abstract pictures.
ABSTRACTIONIST, adjective. Not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature; "a large abstract painting".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke