Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abstract-concept
noun
/ˈæbstrækt ˈkɒnˌsɛpt/
Definition
An idea or notion that exists in thought or as an idea but does not have a physical or concrete existence.
Examples
- Love is an abstract concept that can be understood in many different ways.
- Justice is an abstract concept which varies across cultures and societies.
- The idea of freedom is another abstract concept that means different things to different people.
Meaning
Abstract concepts are often difficult to define precisely because they represent complex ideas that cannot be directly observed or measured. They are usually intellectual and emotional ideas that require mental processing to understand.
Synonyms
- Idea
- Notion
- Conceptualization
- Philosophical idea
- Theoretical construct
