IELTS Anvil

abstract

CEFR: B2
Existing in thought or as an idea rather than having a concrete, physical, or realistic material existence; non-representational art.

Synonyms

  • conceptual
  • theoretical
  • intangible

Common Collocations

  • abstract concept
  • abstract art
  • in the abstract

Example Sentence

Modern corporeal mime uses abstract bodily movements to represent complex philosophical themes such as time and solitude.

Practice 'abstract' in IELTS Anvil ➔

Join free to practice 2,600+ IELTS words with spaced repetition.