Noun
1. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance;
"he loved her only in the abstract--not in person"2. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
Verb
1. consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
2. make off with belongings of others
3. consider apart from a particular case or instance;
"Let's abstract away from this particular example"4. give an abstract (of)
Adjective
1. existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment;
"abstract words like `truth' and `justice'"2. not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature;
"a large abstract painting"3. based on specialized theory;
"a theoretical analysis"4. dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention;
"abstract reasoning""abstract science"