Abstraction

Abstraction-n
1-a generalized idea or theory developed from specific concrete examples of events
2-the forming of general ideas or concepts from specific concrete examples
3-a state in which somebody is in deep thought and not concentrating on his or her surroundings
4-the philosphical process by which people develop concepts either from experience or from other concepts
5-an abstract painting or sculpture
6-the removal or theft of something, usually with some difficulty
7-the pumping of water from a river or other source for industrial use

Synonyms
concept
thought
construct
idea
notion
generalization
fact (antonym)