eng: abstract

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Meaning
means	(noun) a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; "he loved her only in the abstract--not in person" abstract, abstraction
means	(noun) a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory precis, abstract, outline, synopsis
means	(verb) consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically abstract
means	(verb) make off with belongings of others pilfer, cabbage, hook, pinch, snarf, nobble, filch, swipe, lift, abstract, sneak, purloin
means	(verb) consider apart from a particular case or instance; "Let's abstract away from this particular example" abstract
means	(verb) give an abstract (of) abstract
means	(adjective) existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment; "abstract words like `truth' and `justice'" abstract
means	(adjective) not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature; "a large abstract painting" nonobjective, nonfigurative, abstract, abstractionist
means	(adjective) dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention; "abstract reasoning"; "abstract science" abstract