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abstract

adjective (a)

  • existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment(adj.all)
    Example:
    Abstract words like `truth' and `justice'.
    Antonym:
    concrete
    source: wordnet30
  • Withdraw; separate.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    He loved her only in the abstract--not in person.
    Synonym:
    abstraction
    source: wordnet30
  • a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    outline, precis, synopsis
    source: wordnet30
  • That which comprises or concentrates in itself the essential qualities of a larger thing or of several things. Specifically: A summary or an epitome, as of a treatise or book, or of a statement; a brief.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature(adj.all)
    Example:
    A large abstract painting.
    Synonym:
    abstractionist, nonfigurative, nonobjective
    source: wordnet30
  • dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention(adj.all)
    Example:
    Abstract reasoning.
    Abstract science.
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically(verb.cognition)
    source: wordnet30
  • make off with belongings of others(verb.possession)
    Synonym:
    cabbage, filch, hook, lift, nobble, pilfer, pinch, purloin, snarf, sneak, swipe
    source: wordnet30
  • consider apart from a particular case or instance(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    Let's abstract away from this particular example.
    source: wordnet30
  • give an abstract (of)(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • To withdraw; to separate; to take away.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To perform the process of abstraction.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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