Words with a similar base: abstract, abstraction, abstractionist

'abstract'
[abstraction.n.01] as in: a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance


Examples:
he loved her only in the abstract--not in person



'abstract'
[outline.n.02] as in: a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory



'abstract'
[abstract.v.01] as in: consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically



'abstract'
[pilfer.v.01] as in: make off with belongings of others



'abstract'
[abstract.v.03] as in: consider apart from a particular case or instance


Examples:
Let's abstract away from this particular example



'abstract'
[abstract.v.04] as in: give an abstract (of)



'abstract'
[abstract.a.01] as in: existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment


Examples:
abstract words like `truth' and `justice'



'abstract'
[abstract.s.01] as in: not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature


Examples:
a large abstract painting



'abstract'
[abstract.s.02] as in: dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention


Examples:
abstract reasoning
abstract science



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