All 4 Uses of
abstract
in
The Idiot
- "I thought you were capable of development," said Hippolyte, coming out of his fit of abstraction.†
Chpt 2.10 *
- Before the prince's arrival she had spent some time on the terrace, listening eagerly to the conversation, though the visitors, mostly under the influence of wine, were discussing abstract subjects far beyond her comprehension.†
Chpt 3.4
- Abstract love of humanity is nearly always love of self.†
Chpt 3.10 *
- Aglaya loved like a woman, like a human being, not like an abstract spirit.†
Chpt 4.9
Definitions:
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(abstract as in: abstract thought) of a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
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(abstract as in: read the abstract) a summary; or to summarize -- especially academic writing