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Meaning of abstractive | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1
əbˈstɹæk.tɪv

Definitions

  1. Having an abstracting nature or tendency; tending to separate; tending to be withdrawn.
  2. Derived by abstraction; belonging to abstraction.

Equivalents

Français abstractive
Italiano astrattivo
Nederlands abstract abstraherend afgetrokken aftrekbaar
Polski abstrakcyjny abstrakcyjny
Português abstrativo

Examples

“The researcher proposed an abstractive model for text summarization.”
“Unlike extractive methods, abstractive summarization generates new phrasing.”
“The essay was praised for its abstractive qualities, showing insight rather than repetition.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

abstricted abstruse abstrused abstruser abstrusest abstrusive

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