Both Uses of
abstract
in
The Time Machine
- These things are mere abstractions.'†
Chpt 1 *
- There seemed to be few, if any, abstract terms, or little use of figurative language.†
Chpt 5 *
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