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abstract

English → English

adj//ˈæbstrækt//

(thought) Not concrete: relating to ideas or qualities rather than physical things you can touch

Truth and justice are abstract concepts that can be difficult for young children to define.

(English) Truth and justice are abstract concepts that can be difficult for young children to define.

The artist is famous for abstract paintings that use shapes and colors instead of real objects.

(English) The artist is famous for abstract paintings that use shapes and colors instead of real objects.

noun//ˈæbstrækt//

(writing) Document summary: a short paragraph at the beginning of a report that summarizes the main points

I read the abstract of the scientific paper to see if it was relevant to my research.

(English) I read the abstract of the scientific paper to see if it was relevant to my research.

The conference requires an abstract of 250 words describing your planned presentation.

(English) The conference requires an abstract of 250 words describing your planned presentation.

Entry ID: en:en:abstract · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary