Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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abstract | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
intangible | Yes | Yes | No | No |
abstract (noun) | intangible (noun) |
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a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance | assets that are saleable though not material or physical |
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory |
abstract (adjective) | intangible (adjective) |
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existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment | incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch |
not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature | (of especially business assets) not having physical substance or intrinsic productive value |
dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention | lacking substance or reality; incapable of being touched or seen |
hard to pin down or identify |
abstract (verb) | intangible (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 |