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sum-up vs abstract

abstract vs sum-up

sum-up and abstract both are nouns.

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

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sum-up Yes No No No
abstract Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, abstract is a hyponym of sum-up; that is, abstract is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sum-up:
  • sum-up: a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
  • abstract: a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
Other hyponyms of sum-up include argument, literary argument, capitulation, compendium, abridgement, abridgment, capsule, condensation, conspectus, curriculum vitae, CV, resume, line score, outline, precis, synopsis, overview, roundup, resume, sketch, survey, rundown, summation, summing up.
sum-up (noun) abstract (noun)
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
sum-up (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
sum-up (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
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