Associations to the word «Abstractive»

Wiktionary

ABSTRACTIVE, adjective. Having an abstracting nature or tendency; tending to separate; tending to be withdrawn. [First attested in the late 15th century.]
ABSTRACTIVE, adjective. Derived by abstraction; belonging to abstraction. [First attested in the late 15th century.]

Dictionary definition

ABSTRACTIVE, adjective. Of an abstracting nature or having the power of abstracting; "abstractive analysis".

Wise words

Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall.
Oliver Wendell Holmes