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abstract

/ˈæbstrækt/
ab · stract /ˈæb · strækt/
English Definition
adj. existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
中文释义
抽象的
Significado en Español
abstracto
한국어 뜻
추상적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trừu tượng
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Example Sentence

The artist's work was very abstract, leaving much to the interpretation of the viewer.

艺术家的作品非常抽象,让观众有很多的解读空间。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
''ab(away)+stract(draw)'' to draw away from physical representation
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is a synonym for the word “abstract”?

  1. A clear
  2. B conceptual
  3. C common
  4. D specific
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B — conceptual. “abstract” means adj. existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Love and justice are ______ ideas that cannot be touched or seen.

  1. A concrete
  2. B abstract
  3. C physical
  4. D tangible
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B — abstract. “abstract” means adj. existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence

Common questions about “abstract”

What does “abstract” mean?

abstract — adj. existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence. In Chinese: 抽象的.

How do you pronounce “abstract”?

abstract is pronounced /ˈæbstrækt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ab · stract.

How do you use “abstract” in a sentence?

The artist's work was very abstract, leaving much to the interpretation of the viewer. (艺术家的作品非常抽象,让观众有很多的解读空间。)

What are synonyms for “abstract”?

conceptual, theoretical, intangible, nonconcrete — all close in meaning to abstract (adj. existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence).

Is “abstract” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. abstract appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “abstract”?

''ab(away)+stract(draw)'' to draw away from physical representation

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