abstract

The word “abstract” has 2 syllables: ab-stract

It's pronounced as /ˈæbstrækt/

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In the thesaurus, “abstract” has 165 synonyms and 65 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abstract along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abstract

abbreviate
abbreviation
abridge
abridgement
abridgment
abstruse
actualization
amuse
archetype
avatar
beguile
boil down
breviary
brief
call off
capsule
compend
compendium
complex
concentrate
conceptual
conclusion
concretization
condensation
condense
conjectural
consolidate
conspectus
cosmic
cosmical
curtail
curtailment
cut back
decoct
deep
detach
detract
digest
disconnect
disengage
dissociate
distract
divert
downsize
embodier
embodiment
encapsulate
encapsulation
entertain
epilog
epilogue
epitome
epitomize
essence
essentialize
ethereal
exemplar
exemplification
expressionist
expressionistic
externalization
extract
genius
hypothetical
icon
ideal
ideational
ikon
image
immaterial
impalpable
imperceptible
impractical
impressionist
impressionistic
incarnation
incorporation
incorporeal
indefinite
insensible
instantiation
insubstantial
intangible
intellectual
inventory
invisible
isolate
manifestation
mental
metaphysical
model
nonconcrete
nonfigurative
nonmaterial
nonobjective
nonphysical
nonrealistic
nonrepresentational
notional
objectification
outline
paradigm
part
pattern
personalization
personification
personifier
philosophical
quintessence
realization
recap
recapitulate
recapitulation
recondite
rehash
reincarnation
remove
reprise
resume
review
romantic
roundup
run-through
rundown
separate
shorten
shortening
shrink
simplification
simplify
soul
speculative
spiritual
steal
stray
streamline
streamlining
substantiation
sum
sum up
sum-up
summa
summarization
summarize
summary
summing-up
symbolist
symbolistic
synopsis
synopsize
take out
theoretic
theoretical
throw off
transcendent
transcendental
uncouple
unreal
unsubstantial
utopian
visionary
wander
withdraw
wrap up
wrap-up

Antonyms for abstract

actual
add
addendum
amplification
amplify
appreciable
attach
combine
complete
concentrate
concrete
connect
couple
defined
definite
detectable
discernable
discernible
distinct
document
elongate
enlarge
enlargement
expand
expansion
extend
factual
figurative
fill
focus
ignorant
increase
insert
introduce
join
lengthen
lifelike
link
manuscript
material
natural
naturalist
naturalistic
nonabstract
noticeable
objective
observable
palpable
perceptible
physical
prolong
protract
real
realistic
remain
representational
sensible
simple
stay
strengthen
substantial
supplement
tangible
unite
visible

Meanings of abstract

noun
1. An abridgement or summary of a longer publication.
2. Something that concentrates in itself the qualities of a larger item, or multiple items.
3. An abstraction; an abstract term; that which is abstract.
4. The theoretical way of looking at things; something that exists only in idealized form.
5. An abstract work of art.
6. A summary title of the key points detailing a tract of land, for ownership; abstract of title.
verb
1. To separate; to disengage.
2. To remove; to take away; withdraw.
3. To steal; to take away; to remove without permission.
4. To summarize; to abridge; to epitomize.
5. To conceptualize an ideal subgroup by means of the generalization of an attribute, as follows: by apprehending an attribute inherent to one individual, then separating that attribute and contemplating it by itself, then conceiving of that attribute as a general quality, then despecifying that conceived quality with respect to several or many individuals, and by then ideating a group composed of those individuals perceived to possess said quality.
6. To extract by means of distillation.
7. To consider abstractly; to contemplate separately or by itself; to consider theoretically; to look at as a general quality.
8. To withdraw oneself; to retire.
9. To draw off (interest or attention).
10. To perform the process of abstraction.
11. To create abstractions.
12. To produce an abstraction, usually by refactoring existing code. Generally used with "out".
adjective
1. Derived; extracted.
2. Drawn away; removed from; apart from; separate.
3. Not concrete: conceptual, ideal.
4. Difficult to understand; abstruse; hard to conceptualize.
5. Separately expressing a property or attribute of an object that is considered to be inherent to that object: attributive, ascriptive.
6. Pertaining comprehensively to, or representing, a class or group of objects, as opposed to any specific object; considered apart from any application to a particular object: general, generic, nonspecific; representational.
7. Absent-minded.
8. Pertaining to the formal aspect of art, such as the lines, colors, shapes, and the relationships among them.
9. Insufficiently factual.
10. Apart from practice or reality; vague; theoretical; impersonal; not applied.
11. (grammar) As a noun, denoting an intangible as opposed to an object, place, or person.
12. Of a class in object-oriented programming, being a partial basis for subclasses rather than a complete template for objects.

Example Sentences

In art class, they explored the concept of abstract expressionism through bold strokes and vibrant colors.
The philosopher delved into the abstract realms of metaphysics, pondering questions about the nature of reality.
Her abstract painting evoked a sense of mystery and wonder, inviting viewers to interpret its meaning.
The scientist presented her findings in an abstract that succinctly summarized the key points of her research.
The abstract concept of time travel has captivated imaginations for centuries, inspiring countless works of fiction.

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