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Abstract
/ˈæbstrækt/
An idea, concept, or quality that is not based on physical or tangible evidence, often difficult to understand.
Synonyms:
conceptual
theoretical
intangible
nonrepresentational
hypothetical
Antonyms:
concrete
tangible
specific
definite
particular
Examples:
This painting is very
abstract
.
I find
abstract
art hard to understand.
Etymology:
First appeared in 1545 from Latin
abstractus
, past participle of
abstrahere
, meaning
to draw away
. From
ab-
(away) +
trahere
(to draw).
Usage Statistics:
14 mentions per 1 million words
Moderate
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