Abstract Definition & Meaning

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

Synonyms for abstract

abstraction noun

a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

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abstractionist adj

not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature

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cabbage noun

any of various types of cabbage informal terms for money any of various cultivars of the genus Brassica oleracea grown

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conceptual adj

being or characterized by concepts or their formation; "conceptual discussions

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filch verb

make off with belongings of others

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hook noun

a catch for locking a door a sharp curve or crook

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ideal adj

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence

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ideational adj

being of the nature of a notion or concept; "a plan abstract and conceptional"; "to improve notional comprehension

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lift noun

the act of giving temporary assistance the component of the aerodynamic forces acting on an airfoil that opposes

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nobble verb

deprive of by deceit; "He swindled me out of my inheritance"; "She defrauded the customers who trusted her

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"Abstract" in song lyrics

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  • "Cuz I still think abstract"
    Blackalicious f/ Ledisi — World of Vibrations
  • "Although when I come, I come abstract"
    Buckshot f/ Top Dog Big Kahuna — Boom Bye Bye
  • "With the flavor for the roughneck that thinks abstract"
    Channel Live — Reprogram

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Frequently asked questions

What does abstract mean?
existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment; "abstract words like `truth' and `justice'" not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature; "a large abstract painting" dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention; "abstract reasoning"; "abstract science" a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
What part of speech is abstract?
Abstract is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
How many definitions does abstract have?
Abstract has 9 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).

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