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abstract vs sum-up

sum-up vs abstract

abstract and sum-up both are nouns.

abstract is an adjective but sum-up is not an adjective.

abstract is a verb but sum-up is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abstract Yes Yes Yes No
sum-up Yes No No No
As nouns, sum-up is a hypernym of abstract; that is, sum-up is a word with a broader meaning than abstract:
  • abstract: a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
  • sum-up: a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
Other hypernyms of abstract include summary.
abstract (noun) sum-up (noun)
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
abstract (adjective) sum-up (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) sum-up (verb)
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
Difference between abstract and sum-up

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