The Clue
Brief (8 letter answer)
The Answer
ABSTRACT
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Notes
The answer ABSTRACT is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Theoretical
Definition
ABSTRACT as a noun:
1. (abstraction, abstract) = a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; "he loved her only in the abstract--not in person"
2. (outline, synopsis, abstract, precis) = a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
ABSTRACT as a verb:
1. consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
2. (pilfer, cabbage, purloin, pinch, abstract, snarf, swipe, hook, sneak, filch, nobble, lift) = make off with belongings of others
3. consider apart from a particular case or instance; "Let's abstract away from this particular example"
4. give an abstract (of)
ABSTRACT as an adjective:
1. existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment; "abstract words like `truth' and `justice'"
2. (abstract, abstractionist, nonfigurative, nonobjective) = not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature; "a large abstract painting"
3. dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention; "abstract reasoning"; "abstract science"