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ABSTRACTING

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Abstracting.

Abstracting - as an adjective

Existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment

Example: "Abstract words like `truth' and `justice'"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
concrete

Abstracting - as a noun

A concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

Example: "He loved her only in the abstract--not in person"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abstraction
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conceptconceptionconstruct
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
outlineprecissynopsis
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sum-upsummary
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Abstracting - as an adjective satellite

Not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature

Example: "A large abstract painting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abstractionistnonfigurativenonobjective

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

Example: "Abstract reasoning"

Abstracting - as a verb

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

Make off with belongings of others

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cabbagefilchhookliftnobblepilferpinchpurloinsnarfsneakswipe

Consider apart from a particular case or instance

Example: "Let's abstract away from this particular example"

Give an abstract (of)

Example Sentences

"She was abstracting the main points from the lengthy article."
"The artist was abstracting the essence of the subject through her paintings."
"The software is capable of abstracting data from various sources."
"He enjoys abstracting ideas from different philosophical perspectives."
"The researcher spent hours abstracting data from scientific articles."
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Word Game Points

Is ABSTRACTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abstracting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ABSTRACTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is ABSTRACTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abstracting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABSTRACTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is ABSTRACTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abstracting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABSTRACTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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