abstract

/ˈabstɹakt/

/ˈæbˌstɹækt/, /æbˈstɹækt/

[adjective] [noun] [verb]

abstract

[ADJECTIVE]

(of a form of art) not depicting things as they are in real life but as what the artist thinks of them

existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence

antonyms : concrete

2.1

existing in the mind or as a quality or idea as opposed to something that is physical

synonyms : abstractionist

nonfigurative

nonobjective

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

Abstract

[NOUN]

a work of art that is to some degree independent from the outside world

a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

synonyms : abstraction

a written summary of a book, speech, etc.

synonyms : outline

precis

synopsis

to abstract

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

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

consider apart from a particular case or instance

make off with belongings of others

synonyms : cabbage

give an abstract (of)

Examples

1. The author abstracted key themes from the novel in her literary analysis.

2. The scientist abstracted the data from various sources to analyze trends.

3. The professor delivered a lecture on abstract mathematics, exploring complex theories and formulas.

4. The gallery is displaying works by a famous abstract painter.

Nearby words

abstract expressionism

abstractionism

absurd

abuse