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summarise vs abstract

abstract vs summarise

summarise is not a noun while abstract is a noun.

summarise is not an adjective while abstract is an adjective.

summarise and abstract both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
summarise No No Yes No
abstract Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, abstract is a hyponym of summarise; that is, abstract is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than summarise:
  • summarise: give a summary (of)
  • abstract: give an abstract (of)
Other hyponyms of summarise include precis, docket, recap, recapitulate.
summarise (noun) abstract (noun)
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
summarise (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
summarise (verb) abstract (verb)
give a summary (of) consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
be a summary of consider apart from a particular case or instance
give an abstract (of)
make off with belongings of others
Difference between summarise and abstract

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