Noun

• S: (n) abstraction, abstract (a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance)
• S: (n) outline, synopsis, abstract, precis (a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory)

Verb

• S: (v) abstract (consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically)
• S: (v) pilfer, cabbage, purloin, pinch, abstract, snarf, swipe, hook, sneak, filch, nobble, lift (make off with belongings of others)
• S: (v) abstract (consider apart from a particular case or instance)
• S: (v) abstract (give an abstract (of))

Adjective

• S: (adj) abstract (existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment)
• S: (adj) abstract, abstractionist, nonfigurative, nonobjective (not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature)
• S: (adj) abstract (dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention)