abstract

adjective

  1. 1

    existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment

    abstract words like `truth' and `justice'

  2. 2

    dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention

    abstract reasoning

    abstract science

  3. 3

    not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature

    a large abstract painting

noun

  1. 1

    a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

    he loved her only in the abstract--not in person

  2. 2

    a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

verb

  1. 1

    consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

  2. 2

    consider apart from a particular case or instance

    Let's abstract away from this particular example

  3. 3

    give an abstract (of)

  4. 4

    make off with belongings of others

Synonyms

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