abstract

ab*stract

adjective

{bc}{d_link|disassociated|disassociate} from any specific instance

ab*stract

noun

{bc}a {d_link|summary|summary:2} of points (as of a writing) usually presented in {d_link|skeletal|skeletal} form

ab*stract

verb

{bc}to make a {d_link|summary|summary:2} or {d_link|abstract|abstract:2} of {bc}{sx|summarize||}

abstract algebra

noun

{bc}a branch of mathematics in which algebraic concepts are generalized by using symbols to represent basic arithmetical operations

abstract expressionism

noun

{bc}an artistic movement of the mid-20th century comprising diverse styles and techniques and emphasizing especially an artistu0027s liberty to convey attitudes and emotions through nontraditional and usually nonrepresentational means

abstract of title

noun phrase

{bc}a summary statement of the successive conveyances and other facts on which a title to a piece of land rests

in the abstract

idiom

{bc}without referring to a specific person, object, or event {bc}in a general way