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abstract

Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a concrete physical existence

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Example

The philosopher's abstract reasoning about justice was difficult for students accustomed to concrete examples.

Synonyms

theoreticalconceptualintangiblenon-representationalnon-concrete

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