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summary vs abstract

abstract vs summary

summary and abstract both are nouns.

summary and abstract both are adjectives.

summary is not a verb while abstract is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
summary Yes Yes No No
abstract Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, abstract is a hyponym of summary; that is, abstract is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than summary:
  • summary: 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
summary (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
summary (adjective) abstract (adjective)
briefly giving the gist of something existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
performed speedily and without formality not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention
summary (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 summary and abstract

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