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Another word for abstract

abstract Synonyms

abstract

modif.

Theoretical
general, conceptual, intellectual, ideal; see theoretical.
Abstruse
complex, involved, obscure; see difficult 2.
Nonrealistic
nonrepresentational, geometric, symbolic, biomorphic, abstract expressionist, cubist; see also painting 1.

abstract Synonyms

abstract

n.

synopsis, outline, rÃ©sumÃ©; see abridgment, summary. See syn. study at abridgment.

abstract Synonyms

abstract

v.

To take away
withdraw, separate, extract; see remove 1.
To prepare an abstract
digest, summarize, condense; see decrease 2, summarize.

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Another word for abstract

adjective

Existing only in concept and not in reality:
hypothetic, hypothetical, ideal, theoretic, theoretical, transcendent, transcendental. See real
Concerned primarily with theories rather than practical matters:
academic, speculative, theoretic, theoretical. See thoughts

noun

A short summary or version prepared by cutting down a larger work:

abridgment, brief, condensation, epitome, synopsis. See words

verb

To remove from association with:
detach, disassociate, disengage, dissociate, withdraw. See assemble
To give a recapitulation of the salient facts of:
epitomize, go over, recapitulate, review, run down, run through, summarize, sum up, synopsize, wrap up. (Informal) recap. See thoughts

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They were presenting abstracts from the journal.
Paper formats are available for extended abstracts and papers.
His abstract submission met the deadline.
Do you have an abstract of a paper or presentation you would like to give?
Choose five abstract nouns relating to recent conversational themes.

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