abstract in German
abstract in German is abstrakt, Zusammenfassung, Auszug — abstract means a short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
abstract in German
abstrakt
Zusammenfassung
An abridgement or summary of a longer publication. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
Auszug
An abridgement or summary of a longer publication. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
abstrahieren
entziehen
(transitive, euphemistic) To steal; to take away; to remove without permission. [First attested in the late 15th century.]
trennen
(transitive) To separate; to disengage. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
abstrahieren
(transitive) To separate; to disengage. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
What does "abstract" mean?
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noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
"Read the abstract before deciding whether to download the full study."
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adj Existing as an idea rather than a physical, concrete thing.
"Justice is an abstract concept that is hard to define precisely."
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adj Relating to art that uses shapes, colours, and forms rather than realistic depictions.
"The gallery's newest wing is devoted entirely to abstract art."
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verb To take out or separate a general idea or quality from something specific.
"The researchers abstracted several key themes from the interviews."
abstract in a sentence
- Read the abstract before deciding whether to download the full study.
- Justice is an abstract concept that is hard to define precisely.
- The lecture felt too abstract to be useful in practice.
- The gallery's newest wing is devoted entirely to abstract art.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "abstract" in German?
"abstract" in German is abstrakt, Zusammenfassung, Auszug. abstract means: A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
How do you use "abstract" in a sentence?
Example: "Read the abstract before deciding whether to download the full study." In German, "abstract" is abstrakt, Zusammenfassung, Auszug.
Are there other ways to say "abstract" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "abstract": abstrakt, Zusammenfassung, Auszug, abstrahieren, entziehen, trennen.
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