ADJECTIVE
abstrakt/apˈstʁakt/abstract; conceptual; theoretical
abstrakt is a German adjective that means abstract, conceptual, or theoretical. It is pronounced /apˈstʁakt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "abstrakter" and "abstraktesten".
Definitions
1.not concrete or tangible; conceptual rather than physical(description, idea, art)
a.referring to something that exists in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
Seine Erklärungen bleiben oft sehr abstrakt und schwer verständlich.—His explanations often remain very abstract and difficult to understand.
b.not representing recognizable objects; not realistic (used of art, concepts, etc.)
Die Ausstellung zeigt viele abstrakte Gemälde.—The exhibition displays many abstract paintings.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | abstrakt |
|---|---|
| Comparative | abstrakter |
| Superlative | abstraktesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abstrakt" mean in English?
- "abstrakt" means abstract, conceptual, or theoretical. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "abstrakt"?
- "abstrakt" is pronounced /apˈstʁakt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "abstrakt"?
- The comparative of "abstrakt" is "abstrakter" and the superlative is "abstraktesten".
- What part of speech is "abstrakt"?
- "abstrakt" is a adjective in German.
