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Abstract: meaning, definitions and examples

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abstract

 

[ หˆรฆbstrรฆkt ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

conceptual summary

existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.

Synonyms

conceptual, non-concrete, theoretical

Examples of usage

  • It's just an abstract concept, not something you can hold in your hand.
  • The painting represents the artist's abstract ideas about love and freedom.
Context #2 | Noun

summary of a text

a summary of the contents of a book, article, or speech.

Synonyms

overview, summary, synopsis

Examples of usage

  • Before reading the full report, I always check the abstract to see if it's relevant.
  • The abstract of the research paper provided a concise overview of the study.
Context #3 | Adjective

art

relating to or denoting art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of visual reality but instead uses shapes, colors, and gestural marks to achieve its effect.

Synonyms

non-figurative, non-objective, non-representational

Examples of usage

  • The artist's abstract paintings are open to interpretation and evoke strong emotions.
  • She prefers abstract art because it allows her imagination to roam freely.

Translations

Translations of the word "abstract" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abstrato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abstrakt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ abstrak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฑัั‚ั€ะฐะบั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ abstrakcyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠฝ่ฑก็š„ (ใกใ‚…ใ†ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†ใฆใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abstrait

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abstracto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soyut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ”์ƒ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌุฑุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ abstraktnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ abstraktnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠฝ่ฑก็š„ (chลuxiร ng de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ abstrakten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ abstrakt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฑัั‚ั€ะฐะบั‚ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ‘แƒกแƒขแƒ แƒแƒฅแƒขแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ abstrakt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abstracto

Etymology

The word 'abstract' comes from the Latin word 'abstractus', which means 'drawn away'. It was first used in English in the late 14th century. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various meanings, from conceptual to artistic. In art, abstract forms have been present in different cultures throughout history, with notable developments in the 20th century by artists like Wassily Kandinsky and Piet Mondrian.

See also: abstraction.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,041, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.