abstraction vs abstract

abstract vs abstraction

abstraction and abstract both are nouns.

abstraction is not an adjective while abstract is an adjective.

abstraction is not a verb while abstract is a verb.

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

As nouns, abstraction and abstract are synonyms defined as:

abstraction and abstract: a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

abstraction (noun)	abstract (noun)
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples	a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
the act of withdrawing or removing something	a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
an abstract painting
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
preoccupation with something to the exclusion of all else
the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances

abstraction (adjective)	abstract (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

abstraction (verb)	abstract (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 abstraction and abstract

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