French translation of abstractly is 
abstraitement

Meaning of "abstractly" in English

The adverb "abstractly" refers to a manner of thinking or discussing ideas in a conceptual, rather than practical, way. When something is considered abstractly, it is viewed in terms of general concepts without referencing concrete instances or specifics. This often involves theoretical reasoning or dealing with ideas at a high level of abstraction. The term is commonly used in philosophical discussions and artistic contexts where the focus is on ideas, qualities, or themes rather than tangible reality.

Meaning of "abstraitement" in French

In French, "abstraitement" mirrors its English counterpart by referring to a way of considering or discussing things conceptually. This approach focuses on ideas in an abstract sense, removed from direct experience or specific examples. It's used to describe discussions or thoughts that are theoretical in nature, often applied in academic and cultural fields such as art and philosophy where the emphasis is on general notions rather than literal depictions or physical manifestations.

Pronunciation of "abstractly" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈæb.strækt.li/

Pronunciation Variations: There are minimal regional variations in the pronunciation of "abstractly." The primary differences may occur in the degree of stress on the first syllable or subtle vowel changes influenced by local accents. Generally, the standard pronunciation closely follows the phonetic transcription provided.

Pronunciation of "abstraitement" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /aps.trɛt.mɑ̃/

Pronunciation Variations: Variations in pronunciation may occur regionally but are typically mild, often influenced by the speaker's local accent. The emphasis is generally on the first syllable, with a smooth glide into the nasalized ending typical of French "-ment" adverbs.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. She thought about the problem abstractly to come up with a solution.
   (Elle a réfléchi abstraitement au problème pour trouver une solution.)

2. Abstractly speaking, freedom is essential for happiness.
   (Abstraitement parlant, la liberté est essentielle au bonheur.)

3. The artist described his vision in abstractly emotional terms.
   (L'artiste a décrit sa vision en termes émotionnels abstraits.)

4. He approached the debate abstractly, focusing on the principles rather than details.
   (Il a abordé le débat abstraitement, en se concentrant sur les principes plutôt que sur les détails.)

5. The essay discussed the concept abstractly without specific examples.
   (L'essai a discuté du concept abstraitement sans exemples précis.)

6. Abstractly, the benefits outweigh the risks.
   (Abstraitement, les avantages l'emportent sur les risques.)

7. She abstractly considered the influences of culture on behavior.
   (Elle a abstraitement considéré les influences de la culture sur le comportement.)

8. Philosophers often argue abstractly about the nature of reality.
   (Les philosophes discutent souvent abstraitement de la nature de la réalité.)

9. The policy was evaluated abstractly from a theoretical viewpoint.
   (La politique a été évaluée abstraitement d'un point de vue théorique.)

10. Abstractly, everyone agrees on the importance of education.
    (Abstraitement, tout le monde s'accorde sur l'importance de l'éducation.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "abstractly" in English

Synonyms: conceptually, theoretically, ideally, notionally, intangibly, hypothetically, philosophically, generally, analytically, figuratively.

Antonyms: concretely, specifically, practically, realistically, tangibly.

Similar Words: metaphorically, interpretatively, suggestively, impressionistically, symbolically.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "abstraitement" in French

Synonyms: conceptuellement, théoriquement, idéalement, notionnellement, hypothétiquement, philosophiquement, généralement.

Antonyms: concrètement.

Similar Words: métaphoriquement, symboliquement.

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