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abstractly

adverb

  1. in the abstract (without reference to concrete examples/particular instances)
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /æbˈstɹækt.li/

adv

Etymology: From Middle English abstractly; equivalent to abstract + -ly.

  1. In an abstract way or manner

    Bernard Clark and Ethel were seated side by side on a costly sofa gazing abstractly at the parting guest.

  2. separately; absolutely

    matter abstractly considered