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Idea :: Idea (n.) A rational conception; the complete conception of an object when thought of in all its essential elements or constituents; the necessary metaphysical or constituent attributes and relations, when conceived in the abstract..

Abstractly :: Abstractly (adv.) In an abstract state or manner; separately; absolutely; by itself; as, matter abstractly considered..

Abstract :: Abstract (a.) A state of separation from other things; as, to consider a subject in the abstract, or apart from other associated things..

Aphorism :: Aphorism (n.) A comprehensive maxim or principle expressed in a few words; a sharply defined sentence relating to abstract truth rather than to practical matters.

Abstract :: Abstract (a.) Considered apart from any application to a particular object; separated from matter; existing in the mind only; as, abstract truth, abstract numbers. Hence: ideal; abstruse; difficult..

Abstractedness :: Abstractedness (n.) The state of being abstracted; abstract character.

Denominate :: Denominate (a.) Having a specific name or denomination; specified in the concrete as opposed to abstract; thus, 7 feet is a denominate quantity, while 7 is mere abstract quantity or number. See Compound number, under Compound..

Abstract :: Abstract (a.) An abstract term.

Absently :: Absently (adv.) In an absent or abstracted manner.

Abstraction :: Abstraction (a.) The act process of leaving out of consideration one or more properties of a complex object so as to attend to others; analysis. Thus, when the mind considers the form of a tree by itself, or the color of the leaves as separate from their size or figure, the act is called abstraction. So, also, when it considers whiteness, softness, virtue, existence, as separate from any particular objects..

Personification :: Personification (n.) A figure of speech in which an inanimate object or abstract idea is represented as animated, or endowed with personality; prosopop/ia; as, the floods clap their hands..

Abstract :: Abstract (a.) Abstracted; absent in mind.

Abstracting :: Abstracting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Abstrac.

Notional :: Notional (a.) Consisting of, or conveying, notions or ideas; expressing abstract conceptions..

Entitative :: Entitative (a.) Considered as pure entity; abstracted from all circumstances.

High :: High (superl.) Very abstract; difficult to comprehend or surmount; grand; noble.

Comprehension :: Comprehension (n.) The capacity of the mind to perceive and understand; the power, act, or process of grasping with the intellect; perception; understanding; as, a comprehension of abstract principles..

Symbol :: Symbol (n.) An abstract or compendium of faith or doctrine; a creed, or a summary of the articles of religion..

Abstract :: Abstract (a.) Resulting from the mental faculty of abstraction; general as opposed to particular; as, reptile is an abstract or general name..

Remote :: Remote (superl.) Separate; abstracted.

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