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Definitions of 'abstract'  

1. (noun) abstraction, abstract
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
"he loved her only in the abstract--not in person"

2. (adj) outline, synopsis, abstract, precis
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

3. (adj) abstract
existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
"abstract words like `truth' and `justice'"

4. (adj) abstract, abstractionist, nonfigurative, nonobjective
not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
"a large abstract painting"

5. (verb) abstract
dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention
"abstract reasoning"; "abstract science"

6. (verb) abstract
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

7. (verb) pilfer, cabbage, purloin, pinch, abstract, snarf, swipe, hook, sneak, filch, nobble, lift
make off with belongings of others

8. (verb) abstract
consider apart from a particular case or instance
"Let's abstract away from this particular example"

9. (verb) abstract
give an abstract (of)


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