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abstract

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/ˈæbstrækt/
US
/ˈæbstrækt/

Translations

abstractnoun
abstracts
pl
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US
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résumédans le domaine universitaire ou éditorial
The abstract of the research paper provided a concise overview of the study's findings.
Le résumé de l’article de recherche donnait un aperçu concis des résultats de l’étude.
abstractionau sens philosophique
Justice is an abstract that can be difficult to define in concrete terms.
La justice est une abstraction qui peut être difficile à définir en termes concrets.
Additional translations
abstractionen parlant d’une œuvre d’art
Synonyms
summary
outline
digest
synopsis
recap
abstractverb
abstracted
Past Simple
abstracted
Past Participle
abstracting
Gerund
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US
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extraireau sens technique ou chimique
The scientist abstracted the essential compounds from the mixture.
Le scientifique a extrait les composés essentiels du mélange.
She abstracted the main points of the report for the presentation.
Elle a résumé les points principaux du rapport pour la présentation.
Additional translations
abstraireau sens philosophique ou théorique
Synonyms
summarize
condense
extract
remove
withdraw
abstractadjective
more abstract
Comp.
most abstract
Super.
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The concept of justice is often considered abstract, as it varies greatly between cultures.
Le concept de justice est souvent considéré comme abstrait, car il varie beaucoup selon les cultures.
abstraiten parlant d’un style ou d’une œuvre d’art
The gallery featured several abstract paintings that challenged traditional perceptions of art.
La galerie présentait plusieurs tableaux abstraits qui remettaient en question les perceptions traditionnelles de l’art.
abstraitau sens intellectuel ou théorique
The instructions were too abstract for the novice audience.
Les instructions étaient trop abstraites pour un public novice.
Synonyms
theoretical
conceptual
intangible
nonrepresentational
hypothetical
summary
general
unreal
Antonyms
concrete

Definitions

abstractnoun
A summary of the contents of a book, article, or formal speech.
The abstract of the research paper provided a concise overview of the study's findings.
A work of art that does not attempt to represent external reality, but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, colors, and textures.
The gallery featured an abstract that captivated viewers with its vibrant colors and dynamic forms.
An idea or concept that is not associated with any specific instance or material object.
Justice is an abstract that can be difficult to define in concrete terms.
abstractverb
To remove or separate something from something else.
The scientist abstracted the essential compounds from the mixture.
To summarize or condense information.
She abstracted the main points of the report for the presentation.
To consider something theoretically or separately from something else.
He abstracted the concept from its practical applications to better understand it.
abstractadjective
Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
The concept of justice is often considered abstract, as it varies greatly between cultures.
Relating to abstract art, which does not attempt to represent external reality, but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, colors, and textures.
The gallery featured several abstract paintings that challenged traditional perceptions of art.
Difficult to understand; theoretical or complex rather than practical or concrete.
The instructions were too abstract for the novice audience.
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