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