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abstract

/ abstract /
adjective satellite/verb

Definitions & Examples

adjective satellite Sense 1
not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
"a large abstract painting"
Similar:
nonrepresentational
adjective satellite Sense 2
based on specialized theory
"a theoretical analysis"
Similar:
technical
verb Sense 3
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
Type of:
see consider reckon
Derived:
abstraction generalization generalisation
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 4
consider apart from a particular case or instance
"Let''s abstract away from this particular example"
Type of:
consider take deal
Derived:
abstraction
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
verb Sense 5
give an abstract (of)
Type of:
sum up summarize summarise
Derived:
abstractor abstracter outline synopsis precis
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
adjective satellite Sense 6
dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention
"abstract reasoning"
"abstract science"
Similar:
theoretical
adjective Sense 7
existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
"abstract words like `truth'' and `justice''"
Similar:
conceptual ideal conceptional ideational notional
Opposites:
concrete
See also:
intangible impalpable nonrepresentational
noun Sense 8
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
"he loved her only in the abstract--not in person"
Type of:
concept conception construct
Kinds of:
right absolute teacher thing
noun Sense 9
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
Type of:
summary
Kinds of:
brief apercu epitome
Derived:
precis sketch outline adumbrate
verb Sense 10
make off with belongings of others
Type of:
steal
Derived:
booster shoplifter lifter boodle bread
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody INFINITIVE
Semantic Complexity
98%
Sense Count
10
Total Synonyms
8
Total Relationships
51
Times Searched
2
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Related Words

nonrepresentational technical see consider reckon take deal sum up summarize summarise theoretical conceptual