abstract

Adjective
  1. Existing only in the mind;
    Separated from embodiment (synset 300011776)
    "abstract words like `truth' and `justice'"
    also:
    • nonrepresentational - of or relating to a style of art in which objects do not resemble those known in physical nature
    • impalpable, intangible - incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch
    tells us about: abstractness - the quality of being considered apart from a specific instance or object
    similar to:
  2. Not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature (synset 301987622)
    "a large abstract painting"
    similar to: nonrepresentational - of or relating to a style of art in which objects do not resemble those known in physical nature
    same as: abstractionist, nonfigurative, nonobjective
  3. Dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention (synset 300865713)
    "abstract reasoning"; "abstract science"
    similar to: theoretical - concerned with theories rather than their practical applications
Noun
  1. A concept or idea not associated with any specific instance (synset 105862715)
    "he loved her only in the abstract--not in person"
    is a type of: concept, conception, construct - an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
    subtypes:
    • right - an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
    • absolute - something that is conceived or that exists independently and not in relation to other things; something that does not depend on anything else and is beyond human control; something that is not relative
    • teacher - a personified abstraction that teaches
    • thing - a special abstraction
    same as: abstraction
  2. A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory (synset 106480622)
    is a type of: sum-up, summary - a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
    subtypes:
    • brief - a condensed written summary or abstract
    • apercu - a short synopsis
    • epitome - a brief abstract (as of an article or book)
    same as: outline, precis, synopsis
Verb
  1. Consider a concept without thinking of a specific example;
    Consider abstractly or theoretically (synset 200694095)
    is a type of: consider, reckon, regard, see, view - deem to be
  2. Make off with belongings of others (synset 202281711)
    is a type of: rip, rip off, steal - take without the owner's consent
    same as: cabbage, filch, hook, lift, nobble, pilfer, pinch, purloin, snarf, sneak, swipe
  3. Consider apart from a particular case or instance (synset 200736610)
    "Let's abstract away from this particular example"
    is a type of: consider, deal, look at, take - take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
  4. Give an abstract (of) (synset 201010315)
    is a type of: resume, sum up, summarise, summarize - give a summary (of)

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