Abstract

adj. i’mbstrkti 1 a of or existing in thought or theory rather than matter or practice; not concrete. b (of a word, esp. a noun) denoting a quality, condition, etc., not a concrete object. 2 (of art) achieving its effect by form and colour rather than by realism. v. fab’strkti 1 (often foil. by from) extract, remove. 2 summarize. n. i’bstrkt/ 1 summary. 2 abstract work of art. 3 abstraction or abstract term. [Latin: related to TRACT’]