abstract

a idea or thought but not existing

the abstract is unframed

by redma September 19, 2014

Peterson Level of Abstraction

A level of specificity too specific to be of concern to a layperson, but that is often discussed at great length by those concerned with minute details of the subject matter.

A: "But if the transmutation statute requiring written evidence kicks in after 1985, you can rebut the 1984 Anti-Lucas joint tenancy presumption written requirement with an oral or implied transmutation agreement from 1984 through 1985. And conversely, the oral or written rebuttal before the 1987 Anti-Lucas Joint Title Presumption can overcome the transmutation requirement from 1985 through 1987, right guys?"

B: "I guess... but do we really need to know all that? That sounds like a Peterson Level of Abstraction you're getting to there."

by In re Marriage of Mix April 30, 2010

Abstract

A form of art that allows plenty of freedom and flexibility for both the artist and audience to their own interpretation of the art's meaning and value. It is to not simply portray or replicate something of its realistic form but give insights to its value in a different dimension of thinking.

Even though everybody is looking at the same abstract painting, but each individual interprets it differently.

by f to the power of f September 28, 2013

zero cost abstraction

A buzzword usually uttered by someone trying to sell you the idea that you should rewrite your project in Rust. It supposedly means "free" abstractions that don't come with overheads and penalties, but in reality they're anything but free.

If you hear someone use the term zero cost abstraction unironically, run as fast as you possibly can because you're cornered by a snake oil salesman.

by CrazyDev November 14, 2021

The Abstract

Name famed A Tribe Called Quest rapper Q-Tip refers to himself as. Originally The Abstract Poet and Kamaal the Abstract.

The Abstract: 'cant help bein funky, im the funky abstract brotha
funky in a sense, but I play the undacova
once had a fettish, a fettish for some booty
now im gettin funky and my rappin, thats my duty'

by toddddizzle April 19, 2008

Manifest Abstraction

Something not worth thinking about.

"Dude, what you're saying is a manifest abstraction, You are never going to get that girl. She's much too hot to exist in your world."

by Luddz May 17, 2015

generalized abstract nonsense

The term "generalized abstract nonsense" is usually jokingly (and endearingly) applied to topics in mathematics of very high abstraction level, mostly category theory. It probably refers to the fact that some concepts in category theory can abstract away so far from the actual mathematical structures that are described as to lose all connection to the actual meat of the matter.

Yoneda's lemma is just generalized abstract nonsense.

by Dominique U March 10, 2018