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abstract Definition
(a)
existing
only
in
the
mind
;
separated
from
embodiment
; "
abstract
words
like
`
truth
''
and
`
justice
''"
(n)
a
concept
or
idea
not
associated
with
any
specific
instance
; "
he
loved
her
only
in
the
abstract
--
not
in
person
"
(n)
a
sketchy
summary
of
the
main
points
of
an
argument
or
theory
(s)
not
representing
or
imitating
external
reality
or
the
objects
of
nature
; "
a
large
abstract
painting
"
(s)
based
on
specialized
theory
; "
a
theoretical
analysis
"
(s)
dealing
with
a
subject
in
the
abstract
without
practical
purpose
or
intention
; "
abstract
reasoning
"; "
abstract
science
"
(v)
consider
a
concept
without
thinking
of
a
specific
example
;
consider
abstractly
or
theoretically
(v)
make
off
with
belongings
of
others
(v)
consider
apart
from
a
particular
case
or
instance
; "
Let
''
s
abstract
away
from
this
particular
example
"
(v)
give
an
abstract
(
of
)
abstract Synonyms
abstract
abstraction
abstractionist
cabbage
filch
hook
lift
nobble
nonfigurative
nonobjective
outline
pilfer
pinch
precis
purloin
snarf
sneak
swipe
synopsis
theoretical
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