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abstract vs summarize

summarize vs abstract

abstract is a noun but summarize is not a noun.

abstract is an adjective but summarize is not an adjective.

abstract and summarize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abstract Yes Yes Yes No
summarize No No Yes No
As verbs, summarize is a hypernym of abstract; that is, summarize is a word with a broader meaning than abstract:
  • abstract: give an abstract (of)
  • summarize: give a summary (of)
Other hypernyms of abstract include resume, sum up, summarise.
abstract (noun) summarize (noun)
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
abstract (adjective) summarize (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) summarize (verb)
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically give a summary (of)
consider apart from a particular case or instance be a summary of
give an abstract (of)
make off with belongings of others
Difference between abstract and summarize

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