abstract

Definitions

verb

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

adjective

existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment

noun

a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/æbstɹˈækt/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural abstracts

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

abstraction

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

outline synopsis precis

existing only in the mind

conceptional ideational notional conceptual ideal ideological ideologic

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

theoretical

not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature

abstractionist nonfigurative nonobjective nonrepresentational

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Antonyms

concrete

Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Rhymes

fact act attacked exact packed impact react cracked attract intact tracked distract backed hacked pact sacked

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Words you can make from ABSTRACT

at as car start act bar star art cat cars sat rat

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