not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
make off with belongings of others
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
consider apart from a particular case or instance
dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention
existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
give an abstract (of)
not convincing
lacking substance or significance
lacking solidity or strength
a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies
