abstract
Translation
abstract, theoretical, non-representational
Examples
Beauty is an abstract concept.
Beauty is an abstract concept.
She enjoys abstract art.
She enjoys abstract art.
Grammar Patterns
((abstract)) ((noun)) describes a (noun) as theoretical or non-physical It was an abstract idea with no practical use.
Similar Words
Synonyms: theoretical, conceptual, non-concrete; Antonyms: concrete, real, tangible
Etymology
From Latin `abstractus` 'drawn away', from `abstrahere` (`abs-` 'away' + `trahere` 'to draw').
Memory Tips
Think of 'abs-' (away) and 'tract' (draw). An abstract idea is 'drawn away' from a physical object.