Autoabstract

/ˌɔːtoʊˈæbstrækt/ adjective

Definition

Able to abstract or summarize information about oneself automatically without conscious effort.

Etymology

Compound of 'auto-' (self) and 'abstract' (to consider apart from concrete examples). This is a technical term that emerged in cognitive science and psychology literature.

Kelly Says

The brain's ability to autoabstract—like how you can instantly know you're 'a student' without listing all your student behaviors—is what lets us quickly understand ourselves and organize our thoughts.

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