SAT vocabulary

Abstract

Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence; to extract or remove (something)

Example

"The artist was known for her abstract paintings, which often explored themes of emotion and memory rather than tangible objects."

From Latin 'abstractus', past participle of 'abstrahere' to draw away, detach, from 'ab-' 'from' + 'trahere' 'draw'.

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