What is the meaning of abstract?

noun

• A concept or idea not associated with any specific instance.
  • usage: "he loved her only in the abstract-not in person"
  • synonyms: abstraction
• A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory.
  • synonyms: outline, synopsis, precis

verb

• Consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically.
• Make off with belongings of others.
  • synonyms: pilfer, cabbage, purloin, pinch, snarf, swipe, hook, sneak, filch, nobble, lift
• Consider apart from a particular case or instance.
  • usage: "Let's abstract away from this particular example"
• Give an abstract (of. )

adjective

• Existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment.
  • usage: "abstract words like `truth' and `justice'"
• Not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature.
  • usage: "a large abstract painting"
  • synonyms: abstractionist, nonfigurative, nonobjective
• Dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention.
  • usage: "abstract reasoning"; "abstract science"