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