Abstract
Example: The philosopher explained the abstract concept clearly to the class.
Definition
"Abstract" in philosophy refers to an idea or concept that exists in thought or as an idea but does not have a physical or concrete existence. It is often used to describe concepts that are theoretical, intangible, and not tied to specific instances or objects.
Etymology
The word "abstract" comes from the Latin 'abstractus,' the past participle of 'abstrahere,' meaning 'to draw away.' Did you know? This reflects how abstract concepts are 'drawn away' from physical realities to exist as independent ideas.
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"Abstract" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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