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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
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dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention
abstract reasoning
abstract science
'abstract' - used as a noun
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a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
he loved her only in the abstract--not in person
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a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
'abstract' - used as a verb
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consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
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make off with belongings of others
8.
consider apart from a particular case or instance
Let's abstract away from this particular example
9.
give an abstract (of)
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derived forms
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1. Abstract / Plural
abstracts
2. Abstract / Past
abstracted
3. Abstract / Third Person
abstracts
4. Abstract / Present Participle
abstracting
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