ABSTRACT

Definition:

1. [noun] a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; "he loved her only in the abstract
   Synonyms: ion
   
   
2. [noun] a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
   Synonyms: outline, synopsis, precis
   
   
3. [verb] consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
   
   
4. [verb] make off with belongings of others
   Synonyms: pilfer, cabbage, purloin, pinch, snarf, swipe, hook, sneak, filch, nobble, lift
   
   
5. [verb] consider apart from a particular case or instance; "Let's abstract away from this particular example"
   
   
6. [verb] give an abstract (of)
   
   
7. [adjective] existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment; "abstract words like `truth' and `justice'"
   
   
8. [adjective] not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature; "a large abstract painting"
   Synonyms: ionist, nonfigurative, nonobjective
   
   
9. [adjective] based on specialized theory; "a theoretical analysis"
   Synonyms: theoretical
   
   
10. [adjective] dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention; "abstract reasoning"; "abstract science"
    
    

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Related Words:

• right
• absolute
• teacher
• thing
• brief
• apercu
• epitome

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