abstract

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abstract Definition

• (a) existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment; "abstract words like `truth'' and `justice''"
• (n) a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; "he loved her only in the abstract--not in person"
• (n) a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
• (s) not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature; "a large abstract painting"
• (s) based on specialized theory; "a theoretical analysis"
• (s) dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention; "abstract reasoning"; "abstract science"
• (v) consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
• (v) make off with belongings of others
• (v) consider apart from a particular case or instance; "Let''s abstract away from this particular example"
• (v) give an abstract (of)

abstract Synonyms

• abstract
• abstraction
• abstractionist
• cabbage
• filch
• hook
• lift
• nobble
• nonfigurative
• nonobjective
• outline
• pilfer
• pinch
• precis
• purloin
• snarf
• sneak
• swipe
• synopsis
• theoretical