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Vocabulary Spotlight

Abstract

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: सैद्धांतिक (Saidhantik) – Existing in thought or idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.

Pronunciation

[ab-strakt]

Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words

Synonyms

Conceptual – विचारात्मक (Vicharatmak)
Theoretical – सैद्धांतिक (Saidhantik)

Related Words

Intangible – अमूर्त (Amurt)
Nonconcrete – बिना ठोस (Bina Thos)

Word Origin

“Abstract” Latin shabd “abstractus” se aaya hai, jo “to draw away” ya “remove” ka matlab deta hai. Yeh term aksar ideas aur concepts ke liye use hota hai jo tangible nahi hote.

– The word “Abstract” comes from the Latin “abstractus,” meaning “to draw away” or “remove.” It’s commonly used for ideas and concepts that aren’t tangible.

Word Family

Adjective: Abstract – सैद्धांतिक (Saidhantik)

Noun: Abstraction – अमूर्तन (Amurtan)

Usage Examples

1. Uske vichar bohot abstract the aur asaan nahi the samajhna.

– His ideas were very abstract and hard to understand.

2. Art mein abstract painting ek alag style hai jo physical shapes se pare hoti hai.

– In art, abstract painting is a distinct style beyond physical shapes.

Cultural Note

Abstract shabd arts, philosophy aur science mein kaafi commonly use hota hai. Bharat mein is term ka istamaal aksar creative fields jaise abstract painting ke context mein hota hai.

In Context

“Abstract” shabd ideas, theories aur art mein use hota hai jab koi concept sirf socha jaye aur wo physically na ho. Yeh term educational aur philosophical discussions mein bhi common hai.

Vocabulary Challenge

“Abstract” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?

Physical (भौतिक)
Practical (व्यावहारिक)
Simple (सरल)
Conceptual (विचारात्मक)

‘Conceptual’ sahi jawab hai kyunki abstract ka matlab hai jo sirf idea mein ho, koi physical shape ya form mein nahi.

“Abstract” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?

Latin (लैटिन)
French (फ्रेंच)
Greek (ग्रीक)
German (जर्मन)

‘Latin’ sahi jawab hai kyunki “abstract” shabd Latin ke “abstractus” se aaya hai.

Abstract ke liye kaun sa shabd synonym nahi hai?

Conceptual (विचारात्मक)
Concrete (ठोस)
Theoretical (सैद्धांतिक)
Intangible (अमूर्त)

‘Concrete’ sahi jawab hai kyunki abstract ka opposite concrete ya tangible hota hai.