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abstract

US /æbˈstrækt/

adjective, noun Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The idea is too abstract for the customers to understand clearly.

Word Family

NounNoun
abstract gốc abstracter abstractor
VerbVerb
abstract gốc
AdjectiveAdj
abstract gốc abstractive
AdverbAdv
abstractly

Synonyms

  • theoreticalconcerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
  • summarya brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

Collocations

  • Easy abstract art
    to abstract art, meaning to consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
  • Medium submit an abstract
    to present a document or proposal for consideration regarding an abstract
  • Hard abstract concept
    to abstract concept, meaning to consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
  • Very Hard in the abstract
    indicating a state, position, or relationship within the abstract

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