abstracts
|ab-stracts|
B2
/ˈæb.strækts/
(abstract)
non-concrete idea
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abstract' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abstractus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'trahere' meant 'to draw.'
Historical Evolution
'abstractus' transformed into the Old French word 'abstrait,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abstract' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to draw away,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'summary' and 'to extract.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
summaries of the contents of a book, article, or formal speech.
The conference proceedings included abstracts of all the papers presented.
Synonyms
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