abstract

/æbˈstrækt/, /ˈæb·strækt/ adj

Definition

› existing as an idea, feeling, or quality, not as a material object: "Humanity" is an abstract idea. › English If a statement, argument, or discussion is abstract, it is general and not based on particular examples. › art A painting, drawing, or sculpture is described as abstract if it tries to represent the qualities of objects or people but does not show their outer appearance: abstract art

(Definition of abstract adj from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)