What does ABSTRACT mean?

Pronunciation
/æbˈstrækt/
Letters
8
Scrabble score
12
Words With Friends score
14
How common
Common

Meaning

verb

  1. consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
  2. make off with belongings of others
  3. consider apart from a particular case or instance“Let's abstract away from this particular example”
  4. give an abstract (of)

adjective

  1. existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment“abstract words like `truth' and `justice'”
  2. not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature“a large abstract painting”
  3. dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention“abstract reasoning”

noun

  1. a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance“he loved her only in the abstract--not in person”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

abstracts13abstractest15abstracting16

Anagrams of ABSTRACT

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside ABSTRACT

92 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is ABSTRACT a valid word in word games?

ABSTRACT is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is ABSTRACT worth?

ABSTRACT is worth 12 points with Scrabble letter values and 14 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from ABSTRACT?

92 other words, including AS, AT, START and CAR.