Definition of 'abstract'

Noun

1. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; "he loved her only in the abstract--not in person"
      Synonyms: abstraction
2. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
      Synonyms: outline synopsis precis

Verb

1. consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
2. make off with belongings of others
      Synonyms: pilfer cabbage purloin pinch snarf swipe hook sneak filch nobble lift
3. consider apart from a particular case or instance; "Let's abstract away from this particular example"
4. give an abstract (of)

Adjective

1. existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment; "abstract words like `truth' and `justice'"
      Antonyms: concrete
2. not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature; "a large abstract painting"
      Synonyms: abstractionist nonfigurative nonobjective
3. dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention; "abstract reasoning"; "abstract science"

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