absztraktabb

Absztaktabb is a Hungarian comparative adjective that means more abstract. It is formed from the base adjective absztrakt by adding the standard comparative suffix -abb, and it is used to compare the level of abstraction between two concepts, descriptions, or representations.

Etymology and form. The root absztrakt comes from a borrowing that traces to Latin abstractus, typically through European languages such as German abstrakt or French abstrait. In Hungarian, absztraktabb follows regular inflection patterns for adjectives, with the comparative degree expressing a higher degree of abstraction than another item.

Usage. Absztaktabb is common in philosophy, art criticism, literary analysis, and scientific writing when contrasting levels of generality, theory, or conceptualization. It can describe ideas, arguments, methods, or works that emphasize principles, patterns, or theoretical considerations over concrete details or practical specifics. The word often appears alongside antonyms like konkretabb (more concrete) or általánosabb (more general), depending on the nuance the writer intends.

Nuance. While generally neutral, absztraktabb can carry a judgmental tone if used to imply that something is overly theoretical or detached from practical concerns. In everyday language, it may be used metaphorically to describe approaches, explanations, or designs.

Examples. "A dolgozat absztraktabb megközelítést alkalmaz, mint a korábbi tanulmány." "Ez az ábra absztraktabb, mint az előző változat." See also related terms like absztrakt, absztrakció, and általános.