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  2. Abstraction (linguistics) - Wikipedia

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    Object abstraction, or simply abstraction, is a concept wherein terms for objects become used for more abstract concepts, which in some languages develop into further abstractions such as verbs and grammatical words (grammaticalisation). Abstraction is common in human language, though it manifests in different ways for different languages.

  3. Impromptu speaking - Wikipedia

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    Impromptu speaking is a speech that a person delivers without predetermination or preparation. The speaker is most commonly provided with their topic in the form of a quotation, but the topic may also be presented as an object, proverb, one-word abstract, or one of the many alternative possibilities. [1]

  4. Talk:Abstraction - Wikipedia

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    Some abstract words are formed from verbs, they include abstract, and the possible outcome are: abstract (n), abstract (adj) abstracting (gerund, noun, pr. participle) abstracted (past participle, adj.), abstraction (noun). This is true for all similar word formations: you get two abstract products "abstracting and abstraction".

  5. Fluid and crystallized intelligence - Wikipedia

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    Examples of tasks that measure crystallized intelligence are vocabulary, general information, abstract word analogies, and the mechanics of language. [ 7 ] Example application of fluid and crystallized abilities to problem-solving

  6. Hypernymy and hyponymy - Wikipedia

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    The meaning relation between hyponyms and hypernyms applies to lexical items of the same word class (that is, part of speech), and holds between senses rather than words. For instance, the word screwdriver used in the previous example refers to the screwdriver tool, and not to the screwdriver drink. Hypernymy and hyponymy are converse relations.

  7. Essay - Wikipedia

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    The academic essay tests the student's ability to present their thoughts in an organized way and is designed to test their intellectual capabilities. One of the challenges facing universities is that in some cases, students may submit essays purchased from an essay mill (or "paper mill") as their own work.

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  9. Talk:Abstract (summary) - Wikipedia

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    should another page be created for "Abstract words"? What it means is - ideas coined in the mind, such as "love", it is a concept, not evidence. Jane's lover for example, would be concrete, evidence. Also words such as "honor", "respect"... are also abstract words that represent ideas. kandrey89 20:30, 18 October 2007 (UTC)