abstract

US /ˈæb.strækt/
UK /ˈæb.strækt/
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existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence

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Love is an abstract concept.
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The theory deals with abstract principles.
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conceptualtheoreticalnon-representationalintellectualphilosophical
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concretetangiblerealphysicalmaterial
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(of art) not representing external reality, but rather expressing ideas and emotions by using colors, lines, and shapes

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She prefers abstract art to realistic paintings.
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The gallery features many modern and abstract sculptures.
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non-objectivenon-representationalexpressionistic
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realisticrepresentationalfigurative
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a summary of a text, scientific article, document, etc.

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Please read the abstract before diving into the full paper.
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The conference proceedings include an abstract for each presentation.
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summarysynopsisepitomedigestprécis
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extract or remove (something)

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The machine is designed to abstract impurities from the water.
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It is possible to abstract a general principle from these specific cases.
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extractremoveseparatewithdrawderive
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consider (something) theoretically or separately from (something else)

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It's important to abstract the core issues from the minor details.
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theorizegeneralizeconceptualize
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abstractionabstract noungeometric abstractionabstract expressionism