Abstractedly
/əbˈstɹæk.tɪd.li/ adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In an abstracted manner; separately; in the abstract.
"Doubtlesse, in the Idaea, or mentall shape before it come as it were into act, by beeing painted, cut, or carued, those terminating, and truly Mathematical lines, abstractedly considered, are manifest, adhering (or inhering rather) without any possibility of separation from the conceaued Image."
- 2 With absence of mind .
"Leaning abstractedly over a hogshead of tallow, her dark dishevelled tresses waved in opposite directions, and a Muse (as she was) appeared to vulgar eyes, a Fury!"
Adverb
- 1 in an absentminded or preoccupied manner wordnet
Example
More examples""Well, my boy?" said the latter abstractedly. "I've come," said Jude. "You? Who are you? Oh yes—to be sure! Got any orders, lad?""
Etymology
From abstracted + -ly.