abstract (
http://definr.com/abstract)
adj 1: 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" [syn:
abstractionist,
nonfigurative,
nonobjective]
3: based on specialized theory; "a theoretical analysis" [syn:
theoretical]
4: dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical
purpose or intention; "abstract reasoning"; "abstract
science"
n 1: 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,
synopsis,
precis,
adumbration]
v 1: consider a concept without thinking of a specific example;
consider abstractly or theoretically
2: make off with belongings of others [syn:
pilfer,
cabbage,
purloin,
pinch,
snarf,
swipe,
hook,
sneak,
filch,
nobble,
lift]
3: consider apart from a particular case or instance; "Let's
abstract away from this particular example"
4: give an abstract (of)