adjective

Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.

abstract concepts such as love or beauty

theoretical,conceptual,notional,intellectual,metaphysical,philosophical,academic

transitive verb

Consider (something) theoretically or separately from something else.

to abstract science and religion from their historical context can lead to anachronism

noun

A summary of the contents of a book, article, or formal speech.

an abstract of his inaugural address

summary,synopsis,precis,résumé,outline,recapitulation,abridgement,condensation,digest,summation