Abstract

**Prof. Dr. Sinsi** · 07-22-2012

abstract
adjective1

existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment; "abstract words like 'truth' and 'justice'"[ant: concrete]2

not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature; "a large abstract painting"3

dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention; "abstract reasoning"; "abstract science"
noun1

a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; "he loved her only in the abstract--not in person"[syn: abstraction]2

a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory[syn: outline]
verb1

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically2

make off with belongings of others3

consider apart from a particular case or instance; "Let's abstract away from this particular example"4

give an abstract (of)

07-22-2012	#1
Prof. Dr. Sinsi	Abstract abstract adjective1existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment; "abstract words like 'truth' and 'justice'"[ant: concrete]2not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature; "a large abstract painting"3dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention; "abstract reasoning"; "abstract science" noun1a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; "he loved her only in the abstract--not in person"[syn: abstraction]2a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory[syn: outline] verb1consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically2make off with belongings of others3consider apart from a particular case or instance; "Let's abstract away from this particular example"4give an abstract (of)