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.

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