Definition of abstracts

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• abstracts is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
• abstracts is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
• abstracts is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of abstracts

• not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a large abstract painting

  Synonyms

  1. abstractionist
  2. nonfigurative
  3. nonobjective
• a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. outline
  2. precis
  3. synopsis
• make off with belongings of others (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. cabbage
  2. filch
  3. hook
  4. lift
  5. nobble
  6. pilfer
  7. pinch
  8. purloin
  9. snarf
  10. sneak
  11. swipe
• a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance (noun)

  Examples

  1. he loved her only in the abstract--not in person

  Synonyms

  1. abstraction
• consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically (verb)
• consider apart from a particular case or instance (verb)

  Examples

  1. Let's abstract away from this particular example
• dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention (adjective)

  Examples

  1. abstract reasoning
  2. abstract science
• existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment (adjective)

  Examples

  1. abstract words like `truth' and `justice'
• give an abstract (of) (verb)

See definition of abstracts in Merriam Webster