abstractly meaning in General Dictionary
In an abstract state or manner separately absolutely on it's own as matter abstractly considered
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- in abstract terms
- In an abstract condition or fashion; independently; absolutely; by itself; because, matter abstractly considered.
abstractly meaning in Etymology Dictionary
late 14c., "on it's own, absolutely," from abstract (adj.) + -ly (2).
abstractly meaning in General Dictionary
(adv.) In an abstract condition or manner; independently; definitely; on it's own; as, matter abstractly considered.
Sentence Examples with the word abstractly
The first of these deals with the notion of duty, and endeavours to define the good or the ultimate end of action; the second lays out the scheme of concrete duties which are deducible from, or which, at least, are covered by, this abstractly stated principle.