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abstract

Letters that make abstract

s, a, b, c, r, t are letters that make 'abstract'

Words within abstract

AB, tract, ab, act, BS, AC, CT, RA, Ra, ABS, Ac, Ab are words within 'abstract'

abstract is an 8 letter word starting with a
abstract is an 8 letter word ending with t

9 possible definitions for 'abstract'

Abstract as "consider apart from a particular case or instance"

Under this definition, abstract is a verb and has the following properties:

abstract as a type

'abstract' can be a type of look at, consider, take, deal.

Derivatives of abstract

abstraction, abstract, abstractive are derivatives of 'abstract'.

Example of abstract used within this context

"Let's abstract away from this particular example"

Abstract as "give an abstract (of)"

Under this definition, abstract is a verb and has the following properties:

abstract as a type

'abstract' can be a type of sum up, summarize, summarise, resume.

Derivatives of abstract

abstractor, outline, synopsis, precis, abstracter, abstract are derivatives of 'abstract'.

Abstract as "make off with belongings of others"

Under this definition, abstract is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

purloin, pilfer, snarf, filch, cabbage, sneak, nobble, hook, lift, swipe, pinch have the same meaning as 'abstract'

abstract as a type

'abstract' can be a type of steal.

Derivatives of abstract

shoplifter, lifter, sneak thief, snitcher, simoleons, booster, pilferer, boodle, wampum, scratch, lolly, bread, sugar, dough, lettuce, pilferage, cabbage, kale, lucre, loot, clams, dinero, gelt, moolah, pelf, shekels are derivatives of 'abstract'.

Abstract as "consider a concept without thinking of a specific example, consider abstractly or theoretically"

Under this definition, abstract is a verb and has the following properties:

abstract as a type

'abstract' can be a type of reckon, consider, regard, see, view.

Derivatives of abstract

abstraction, generalization, abstract, abstractive, abstract entity, generalisation are derivatives of 'abstract'.

Abstract as "a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory"

Under this definition, abstract is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

outline, synopsis, precis have the same meaning as 'abstract'

abstract as a type

'abstract' can be a type of sum-up, summary.

Types of abstract

brief, apercu, epitome are types of 'abstract'.

Derivatives of abstract

synoptic, adumbrate, sketch, outline, precis, abstract are derivatives of 'abstract'.

Abstract as "a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance"

Under this definition, abstract is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

abstraction has the same meaning as abstract

abstract as a type

'abstract' can be a type of conception, concept, construct.

Types of abstract

teacher, thing, absolute, right are types of 'abstract'.

Derivatives of abstract

abstract are derivatives of 'abstract'.

Example of abstract used within this context

"he loved her only in the abstract--not in person"

Abstract as "not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature"

Under this definition, abstract is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

nonfigurative, abstractionist, nonobjective have the same meaning as 'abstract'

Derivatives of abstract

abstractness, abstractionist, abstract artist are derivatives of 'abstract'.

Similar to abstract

nonrepresentational is similar to abstract.

Example of abstract used within this context

"a large abstract painting"

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

Under this definition, abstract is an adjective and has the following properties:

Derivatives of abstract

abstractness is a derivative of abstract.

Similar to abstract

theoretical is similar to abstract.

Example of abstract used within this context

"abstract reasoning", "abstract science"

Abstract as "existing only in the mind, separated from embodiment"

Under this definition, abstract is an adjective and has the following properties:

Antonyms

concrete has the opposite meaning of abstract

Attributes of abstract

abstractness is an attribute of abstract.

Derivatives of abstract

abstractness, abstraction, abstract are derivatives of 'abstract'.

Similar to abstract

conceptional, ideational, notional, conceptual, ideal, ideological, ideologic are similar to 'abstract'.

Example of abstract used within this context

"abstract words like `truth' and `justice'"