Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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abstract | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
ideal | Yes | Yes | No | No |
abstract (noun) | ideal (noun) |
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a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance | the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain |
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory | model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal |
abstract (adjective) | ideal (adjective) |
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existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment | of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas |
not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature | constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception |
dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention | conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal |
abstract (verb) | ideal (verb) |
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consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically | |
consider apart from a particular case or instance | |
give an abstract (of) | |
make off with belongings of others |