Meaning

adjective existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment

adjective not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature

adjective dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention

originEtymology tree Latin abstrahō Latin abstractusbor. Middle English abstract English abstract Proto-Indo-European *-yōs Proto-Indo-European *-tHós Proto-Indo-European *-istHos Proto-Germanic *-istaz Proto-West Germanic *-ist Old English -est Middle English -est English -est English abstractest From abstract + -est.

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