abstract

ADJECTIVENOUNVERB /æbstrækt/
8 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH A

abstract is a valid 8-letter word worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
A1B3S1T1R1A1C3T1
1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 =12 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 24TRIPLE WORD → 36
MEANING

What does abstract mean?

ADJECTIVE · 3 SENSES
1

Not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature.

“a large abstract painting”

2

Dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention.

“abstract reasoning”

“abstract science”

3

Existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment.

“abstract words like `truth' and `justice'”

ANTONYMS
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1

A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory.

2

A concept or idea not associated with any specific instance.

“he loved her only in the abstract--not in person”

SYNONYMS
VERB · 4 SENSES
1

Make off with belongings of others.

2

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

3

Consider apart from a particular case or instance.

“Let's abstract away from this particular example”

4

Give an abstract (of).