Meaning of abstract in English

Verb
abstract
Definitions
1. consider a concept without thinking of a specific example
Examples
- « consider abstractly or theoretically »
2. make off with belongings of others
3. consider apart from a particular case or instance
Examples
- « Let's abstract away from this particular example »
4. give an abstract (of)
Classifying Adjective
abstract
Definitions
1. not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
Examples
- « a large abstract painting »
Synonyms
- nonrepresentational
2. based on specialized theory
Examples
- « a theoretical analysis »
Synonyms
- technical
3. dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention
Examples
- « abstract reasoning »
- « abstract science »
Synonyms
- theoretical
Noun
abstract
Definitions
1. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
Examples
- « he loved her only in the abstract--not in person »
2. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
Qualitative Adjective
abstract
Etymology
Middle English: from Latin abstractus, literally ‘drawn away’, past participle of abstrahere, from ab-‘from’ + trahere‘draw off’
Definitions
1. existing only in the mind
Examples
- « separated from embodiment »
- « abstract words like 'truth' and 'justice' »
Synonyms
Antonyms
- concrete

Pronunciation