1ab·stract 
/æbˈstrækt, ˈæbˌstrækt/ adjective
/æbˈstrækt, ˈæbˌstrækt/ adjective [more abstract; most abstract] 1 : relating to or involving general ideas or qualities rather than specific people, objects, or actions
▪ abstract thinking ▪ abstract ideas/concepts such as love and hate ▪ “Honesty” is an abstract word. ▪ The word “poem” is concrete, the word “poetry” is abstract. — opposite 2concrete 2 2 of art : expressing ideas and emotions by using elements such as colors and lines without attempting to create a realistic picture
▪ abstract art ▪ an abstract painting/painter
▪ abstract thinking ▪ abstract ideas/concepts such as love and hate ▪ “Honesty” is an abstract word. ▪ The word “poem” is concrete, the word “poetry” is abstract. — opposite 2concrete 2
▪ abstract art ▪ an abstract painting/painter
— ab·stract·ly /æbˈstræktli/ adverb
▪ a child learning to think abstractly
/æbˈstræktli/ adverb ▪ a child learning to think abstractly
— ab·stract·ness /æbˈstræktnəs/ noun [noncount]
/æbˈstræktnəs/ noun [noncount]
