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Revision as of 02:50, 29 January 2016
In mathematics, abstraction is the process of extracting the underlying essence of a mathematical concept
Description
Abstraction removes dependence on real world objects, leaving general principles with wider applications.
Examples
Two of the most highly abstract areas of modern mathematics are category theory and model theory.
Etymology
(TO DO: etymology.)
See also
External links
- Abstraction (mathematics) @ Wikipedia
