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abstract

Pronunciation: [/ˈæbˌstɹækt/]

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abstract: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use abstract in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “conceptual”

(adjective) related to ideas or concepts rather than specific objects or actions. It's when you talk about things that aren't physical and you have to use your imagination to understand.

Example

The artist painted an abstract piece that represented her emotions.

Example

I prefer realistic art to abstract art because I like to see actual things in paintings.

Example

Can you explain the abstract concept of time to me?

Context: “summary”

(noun) a short summary of a complex topic that gives you an overview. It's like a short version of a longer story or explanation.

Example

The abstract at the beginning of the research paper provided a concise summary of the main findings.

Example

I didn't understand the abstract of the book, so I had to read the whole thing to get the main idea.

Example

What is the purpose of writing an abstract for a research paper?

How to pronounce abstract

Pronunciation: [/ˈæbˌstɹækt/]

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