overabstract

/ˌoʊvəræbˈstrækt/
verb
  1. To describe or think about something in a way that is too general or theoretical, losing practical details.
    • The professor tends to overabstract his lectures, leaving students confused about real-world applications.
    • She warned the team not to overabstract the problem, or they would miss the simple solution.
    • When planning the project, try not to overabstract the goals; keep them concrete and actionable.
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