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Abstract Data

/ˈæbstrækt ˈdeɪtə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A data type that is defined by its behavior (operations) rather than its implementation.

    "In programming, an abstract data type allows developers to focus on what operations can be performed rather than how they are implemented."
  2. 2

    A theoretical construct used to represent complex data structures in a simplified manner.

    "Abstract data types are essential in computer science for designing algorithms and data structures."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'abstract' originates from the Latin word 'abstractus', meaning 'drawn away' or 'separated', which evolved in the 14th century to describe concepts that are not concrete. 'Data' comes from the Latin 'datum', meaning 'something given', which has been used in English since the 17th century to refer to factual information.

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