Abstractedly

//əbˈstɹæk.tɪd.li// adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 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. 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. 1
    in an absentminded or preoccupied manner wordnet

Synonyms

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absent-mindedlyabsentlyabsentlyabsentlyabsentmindedlyabsentmindedly

Example

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""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.

Related phrases

absence of mind

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