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abstract

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01adjective

existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment

“abstract words like ‘truth’ and ‘justice’”

02adjective

not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature

“a large abstract painting”

03adjective

dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention

“abstract reasoning”

“abstract science”

04noun

a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

“he loved her only in the abstract — not in person”

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05noun

a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

06verb

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

07verb

make off with belongings of others

08verb

consider apart from a particular case or instance

“Let's abstract away from this particular example”

09verb

give an abstract (of)

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