abstract vs outline

outline vs abstract

abstract and outline both are nouns.

abstract is an adjective but outline is not an adjective.

abstract and outline both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
abstract	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
outline	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, abstract and outline are synonyms defined as:

abstract and outline: a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

Other synonyms of abstract include precis, synopsis.

abstract (noun)	outline (noun)
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance	a schematic or preliminary plan
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory	a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
	the line that appears to bound an object

abstract (adjective)	outline (adjective)
existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention

abstract (verb)	outline (verb)
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically	describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
consider apart from a particular case or instance	trace the shape of
give an abstract (of)	draw up an outline or sketch for something
make off with belongings of others

Difference between abstract and outline

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