Abstraction (mathematics)
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In mathematics, abstraction is the process of extracting the underlying essence of a mathematical concept.
Description
Abstraction reduces complexity by removing dependence on real world objects, leaving general principles.
Examples
Two of the most highly abstract areas of modern mathematics are category theory and model theory.
See also
External links
- Abstraction (mathematics) @ Wikipedia
