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[ちゅう()·しょう()·てき()]
chuushouteki
na adjective

Root Words:

[ちゅう()·しょう() + てき()]
chuushou + teki

English Meaning(s) for 抽象的

na adjective
  1. abstract

Definition and Synonyms for 抽象的

Abstract existing only in the mind
Synonyms: アブストラクト, 抽象的
Abstractive of an abstracting nature or having the power of abstracting
Synonyms: 抽象的
Abstract dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention
Synonyms: アブストラクト, 抽象的
Nonfigurative not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
Synonyms: アブストラクト, 抽象的
Abstract separated from embodiment
Synonyms: アブストラクト, 抽象的

Meanings for each kanji in 抽象的

pluck; pull; extract; excel Kanji Details »
elephant; pattern after; imitate; image; shape; sign (of the times) Kanji Details »
bull's eye; mark; target; object; adjective ending Kanji Details »

Sample Sentences for 抽象的

Critics may argue that all the foregoing characterizations are very abstract.
For him, hunger was an abstract concept. He had always had enough food.
Goodness is abstract, a kind act is concrete.
Your explanation is too abstract to me.
His notion was neither concrete nor abstract.

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