abstract
abstract /ˈæbstrækt/
adjective
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(
)
Existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
(
abstract
)
existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
Abstract words like truth' and justice'
abstract words like truth' and justice'
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()
Not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
(
abstractionist
, nonfigurative
, nonobjective
, abstract
)
not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
A large abstract painting
a large abstract painting
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Dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention
(
abstract
)
dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention
Abstract reasoning
abstract reasoning
Abstract science
abstract science
noun
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()
A concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
(
abstract
, abstraction
)
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
He loved her only in the abstract--not in person
he loved her only in the abstract--not in person
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A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
(
abstract
, precis
, synopsis
, outline
)
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
verb
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()
Consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
(
abstract
)
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
The artist attempted to abstract the essence of the scene in their painting.
The artist attempted to abstract the essence of the scene in their painting.
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()
Consider apart from a particular case or instance
(
abstract
)
consider apart from a particular case or instance
Let's abstract away from this particular example
Let's abstract away from this particular example
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()
Make off with belongings of others
(
cabbage
, filch
, hook
, abstract
, nobble
, pinch
, snarf
, sneak
, swipe
, lift
, pilfer
, purloin
)
make off with belongings of others
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Give an abstract (of)
(
abstract
)
give an abstract (of)
