substantiv
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance"he loved her only in the abstract--not in person"
substantiv
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theoryverb
consider a concept without thinking of a specific exampleconsider abstractly or theoretically
verb
consider apart from a particular case or instance"Let''s abstract away from this particular example"
verb
give an abstract (of)verb
make off with belongings of othersadjectiv
existing only in the mindseparated from embodiment
"abstract words like `truth'' and `justice''"
adjectiv
dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention"abstract reasoning"
"abstract science"
"abstract science"
adjectiv
based on specialized theory"a theoretical analysis"
adjectiv
not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature"a large abstract painting"
Antonime:
(adjectiv) concrete
Sinonime:
(substantiv) abstraction, outline, precis, synopsis
(adjectiv) theoretical
(verb) cabbage, filch, hook, lift, nobble, pilfer, pinch, purloin, sneak, swipe