adj.
1.existing only in the mind
2.not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
3.based on specialized theory
4.dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention abstract n.
1.a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
2.a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory abstract v.
1.consider a concept without thinking of a specific example
2.make off with belongings of others
3.consider apart from a particular case or instance
4.give an abstract (of)
Idiom of the Day
back down (from someone or something)
to fail to carry through on a threat to do something
The government backed down from their plan to sell the national airline.
