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Vocabulary Entry
abstract
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A summary of the contents of a book, article, or speech.
Example Sentences
"The abstract of the paper provided a clear overview of the research."
"Make sure to include an abstract at the beginning of your thesis."
"He read the abstract to decide if he wanted to read the entire article."
V
verb
To summarize or extract the essential elements of something.
Example Sentences
"The librarian asked me to abstract the key points from the report."
"She was tasked to abstract the findings for the executive summary."
"In this exercise, you will abstract the main ideas from the text."
A
adjective
Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
Example Sentences
"His paintings often feature abstract designs that challenge traditional forms."
"She has a preference for abstract concepts over tangible ones."
"The mathematical theory is highly abstract, making it difficult to grasp at first."