abstract
Definition
- v. consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
- v. consider apart from a particular case or instance
- v. give an abstract (of)
- adj. existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
Word forms
- Past participle
- abstracted
- Present participle
- abstracting
- Third person singular
- abstracts
- Past tense
- abstracted
Example sentences
a.
The artist created an abstract painting that made people think deeply.
n.
The abstract of the research paper summarized the main findings.
vt.
She had to abstract the key points from the lengthy document.
n.
In computer science, an abstract is a summary of a complex idea.