semiabstraction
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semiabstraction — noun see semiabstract … New Collegiate Dictionary
semiabstraction — semi·abstraction … English syllables
semiabstraction — “+ noun Etymology: semi + abstraction : a composition or creation (as in painting or sculpture) in which the subject matter is easily recognizable though the form is stylized according to an abstract system or device … Useful english dictionary
semiabstract — adjective Date: 1871 having subject matter that is easily recognizable although the form is stylized < semiabstract art > • semiabstraction noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
semiabstract — adjective characterized by stylized but recognizable subject matter • Similar to: ↑nonrepresentational * * * | ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷ at semi + adjective Etymology: semi + abstract : having the character of a semiabstraction … Useful english dictionary
