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Meaning of abstract



Definitions of abstract

1. [adj] - not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature

2. [adj] - based on specialized theory

3. [adj] - dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention

4. [adj] - existing only in the mind

5. [v] - give an abstract (of)

6. [v] - consider apart from a particular case or instance

7. [v] - consider a concept without thinking of a specific example

 

Quotes - Example use of the word abstract

1. consider abstractly or theoretically

2. Let's abstract away from this particular example

3. separated from embodiment

4. abstract words like `truth' and `justice'

5. abstract reasoning

6. abstract science

7. a theoretical analysis

8. a large abstract painting





abstract Synonyms

nonobjective

nonfigurative

abstractionist

theoretical

 

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