abstractive

Definition

Having an abstracting nature or tendency; tending to separate; tending to be withdrawn.

Etymology

From Middle English abstractif, from Medieval Latin abstractivus, from Latin abstractus (“drawn away”) + -ivus (“-ive”). Equivalent to abstract + -ive.

Example Sentences

• "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."