abstract

Not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature.

“a large abstract painting”

Dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention.

“abstract reasoning”

“abstract science”

Existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment.

“abstract words like `truth' and `justice'”

A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory.

A concept or idea not associated with any specific instance.

“he loved her only in the abstract--not in person”

Make off with belongings of others.

Consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically.

Consider apart from a particular case or instance.

“Let's abstract away from this particular example”

Give an abstract (of).