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abstract Definition and Meaning in English (abstract definition)

adjective
Synonyms:theoreticalconceptual
Quick Answer • Definition

Abstract definition: Referring to a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance or physical object.

Definitions of Abstract

  1. 1adjective

    Referring to a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance or physical object.

  2. 2noun

    A summary of the contents of a book, article, or speech.

  3. 3verb

    To extract or remove something, or to summarize a text or information.

Example Sentences

“The artist's work was too abstract for some viewers to understand.”

“She wrote an abstract for her research paper.”

“It is difficult to abstract the main points from such a long speech.”

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nounabstraction
nounabstractness
adverbabstractly

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Abstract definition: Referring to a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance or physical object.
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'Abstract' translates to 'abstract' in English. Abstract definition: Referring to a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance or physical object.
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