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Definitions of abstract
  1. adjective
    not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
    "a large abstract painting"
  2. noun
    a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

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  3. verb
    make off with belongings of others
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  4. noun
    a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
    "he loved her only in the abstract--not in person"

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  5. verb
    consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
  6. verb
    consider apart from a particular case or instance
    "Let's abstract away from this particular example"
  7. adjective
    dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention
    "abstract reasoning" "abstract science"

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  8. adjective
    existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
    "abstract words like `truth' and `justice'"
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  9. verb
    give an abstract (of)
Definition that contains abstract
  • have have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
  • get receive a specified treatment (abstract)
  • get come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
  • right an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
  • take remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
  • make reach a destination, either real or abstract
  • give cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
  • give transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
  • thing a special abstraction
  • find receive a specified treatment (abstract)
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