Sth. is abstract of sth.

[NimoTh]

Hello,

I am wondering whether "abstract" can also be used in the following way:

"Interaction of the modules is abstract of their implementation."

So "abstract" would be used like "independent" here. Is that possible? Is there a better way to express the meaning of this sentence?

Thanks and greetings,
Martin

[konungursvia]

No, abstract in English means pulled from, not pulled away from.

As a noun, it means a short summary.

As an adjective, it means immaterial and ideal.

As a verb, it means to consider a property or quality separately from other properties or qualities. For example I can look at a greek oak leaf, and think of its colour only, the very shade of green, independently of the shape or size. I have abstracted the colour from the matter, a mental operation (as described by Wilhelm Dilthey). But it does not mean actually separate.

Here you really should use 'independently.'

[NimoTh]

Thanks, that was a clear answer.