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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Abstract

Abstract as a noun ( A Brief summary of a research article)

Abstract as an adjective (Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.)

Can someone please explain how the two are related?

Thanks in advance.
  

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Both meanings stem from the meaning of its Latin origin, "to draw away". An abstract pulls the gist out of a paper. An abstract concept draws you away from the world of the concrete, maybe—we don't have to make the connection with Latin to use the word today in English.

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  • Both meanings stem from the meaning of its Latin origin, "to draw away".
  • An abstract pulls the gist out of a paper.
  • An abstract concept draws you away from the world of the concrete, maybe—we don't have to make the connection with Latin to use the word today in English.
  • There is also a verb with similar connotations.
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Both meanings stem from the meaning of its Latin origin, "to draw away". An abstract pulls the gist out of a paper. An abstract concept draws you away from the world of the concrete, maybe—we don't have to make the connection with Latin to use the word today in English. There is also a verb with similar connotations.
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