Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

abstract idea

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.11 in modern English

Syllables: ab-strac-t idea
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An idea separated from a complex object, or from other ideas which naturally accompany it; as the solidity of marble when contemplated apart from its color or figure.

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see abstract, idea.

Inflected Forms

abstract ideas (plural)

Questions

What does abstract idea mean?: An idea separated from a complex object, or from other ideas which naturally accompany it; as the solidity of marble when contemplated apart from its color or figure.

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