Abstract

adjective

æbstrækt

Adjective

not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
“a large abstract painting”
Similar:AbstractionistNonfigurativeNonobjective
dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention
“abstract reasoning”
“abstract science”
existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
“abstract words like `truth' and `justice'”
See also:ImpalpableIntangibleNonrepresentational

Noun

a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
“he loved her only in the abstract--not in person”
Similar:Abstraction
Type of:ConceptionConceptConstruct
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
Similar:OutlinePrecisSynopsis
Type of:SummarySum-up

Verb

consider apart from a particular case or instance
“Let's abstract away from this particular example”
Type of:TakeConsiderDeal
make off with belongings of others
Similar:CabbageFilchHook LiftNobble
Type of:StealRip
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
Type of:SeeConsiderReckon
give an abstract (of)
Type of:SummarizeResumeSummarise

Dictionary Validity

Tournament Word List (TWL): Scrabble US
Collins Scrabble Words (CSW21): Scrabble UK
ENABLE Dictionary: Words With Friends
Combined US/UK Scrabble Dictionary: SOWPODS
North American Scrabble (NWL2020): NASPA

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