abstract
|ab/stract|
/ˈæbstrækt/
non-concrete idea
Etymology
'abstract' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abstractus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'trahere' meant 'to draw.'
'abstractus' transformed into the Old French word 'abstrait,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abstract' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to draw away,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'existing in thought' and 'a summary.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a summary of the contents of a book, article, or speech.
The abstract of the research paper was concise.
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Verb 1
to extract or remove something.
The scientist abstracted the essential oils from the plant.
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Adjective 1
existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
The concept of freedom is abstract.
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