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