abstract
abstract is a valid 8-letter word worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.
What does abstract mean?
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”
Existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment.
“abstract words like `truth' and `justice'”
A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory.
A concept or idea not associated with any specific instance.
“he loved her only in the abstract--not in person”
Make off with belongings of others.
Consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically.
Consider apart from a particular case or instance.
“Let's abstract away from this particular example”
Give an abstract (of).