abstract

Sense 1 noun

a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

he loved her only in the abstract--not in person

Sense 2 verb

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

Sense 3 adjective

existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment

abstract words like `truth' and `justice'

Sense 4 noun

a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

Sense 5 verb

make off with belongings of others

Sense 6 adjective

not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature

a large abstract painting

Sense 7 verb

consider apart from a particular case or instance

Let's abstract away from this particular example

Sense 8 adjective

dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention

abstract reasoning

Sense 9 verb

give an abstract (of)