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abstract

adjective
  1. existing only in the mind
  2. dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention
    “abstract reasoning”
  3. not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
    “a large abstract painting”
    abstractionistnonfigurativenonobjective
noun
  1. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
    “I loved you only in the abstract--not in person.”
    abstraction
  2. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
    outlinesynopsisprecis
verb
  1. to consider apart from a particular case or instance
    “Let's abstract away from this particular example.”
  2. to give a summary of the main points of
    “I abstracted my scientific paper in a single paragraph.”
  3. to make off with belongings of others
    “The uninvited guest abstracted with our television.”
    pinch