Abstractionist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /æbˈstɹæk.ʃən.əst/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Abstractionist is an adjective meaning Related or tending to abstractionism, particularly art.
Meaning
Related or tending to abstractionism, particularly art.
More Meanings
- An idealist.
- (art) Someone who supports or creates abstract art.
Example Sentences
She punishes abstractionists, and will only forgive an induction which is rare and casual.
In this all-important respect I do not hesitate to say we theorists and abstractionists of the North, throughout that long anti-slavery discussion which ended with the 1861 dash of arms, were thoroughly wrong.
If you come near them and see what conceits they entertain,—they are abstractionists, and spend their days and nights in dreaming some dream; in expecting the homage of society to some precious scheme, built on a truth, but destitute of proportion in its presentment, of justness in its application, and of all energy of will in the schemer to embody and vitalize it.
Word Forms
- abstractionists
Synonyms for abstractionist
Depending on context, synonyms include abstract, nonrepresentational, nonobjective, nonfigurative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abstract, nonobjective, nonrepresentational, nonfigurative, abstractional, abstractive.
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