abstract

a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; "he loved her only in the abstract--not in person"

a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

make off with belongings of others

consider apart from a particular case or instance; "Let's abstract away from this particular example"

give an abstract (of)

existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment; "abstract words like `truth' and `justice'"

not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature; "a large abstract painting"

dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention; "abstract reasoning"; "abstract science"