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Abstract refers to something that is not physical or concrete. (adjective)

An example of abstract is the idea of justice.

An abstract is a summary of a written work. (noun)

An example of an abstract is a written description of the findings of a scientific study.

To abstract something is to remove it or take it away. (verb)

An example of abstract is to take salt out of sea water.

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