ideal vs abstract

abstract vs ideal

ideal and abstract both are nouns.

ideal and abstract both are adjectives.

ideal is not a verb while abstract is a verb.

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

ideal (noun)	abstract (noun)
the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain	a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal	a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

ideal (adjective)	abstract (adjective)
of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas	existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception	not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal	dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention

ideal (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 ideal and abstract

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