abstract — existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæbstrækt/
Korean meaning: 추상적인, 관념적인 (물리적으로 존재하지 않고 생각이나 개념으로만 존재하는)
Korean pronunciation: 앱-스트랙트 (강세: 앱)
Example Sentences
- My math teacher's explanations are so abstract that I feel like I'm trying to hug a cloud.
- The artist painted abstract shapes that looked like my room after a tornado.
- The conference abstract must clearly outline the research methodology and findings.
abstract
ADJECTIVE//ˈæbstrækt//
existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
Existing as an idea rather than a physical or concrete thing.
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Abstract thoughts contract and attract!
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Origin
From Latin 'abstractus', the past participle of 'abstrahere', meaning 'to draw away' or 'to separate'. The word combines the prefix 'ab-' (away) with 'trahere' (to draw or pull).
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“My math teacher's explanations are so abstract that I feel like I'm trying to hug a cloud.”
“The artist painted abstract shapes that looked like my room after a tornado.”
“The conference abstract must clearly outline the research methodology and findings.”
“Children find it difficult to understand abstract mathematical concepts like infinity.”
“The philosopher tried to abstract universal truths from human experience.”
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