Which definition best matches the word abstract?

• A. Not concrete; not related to a physical object or real event
• B. Expressing or showing feelings instead of real objects or people
• C. Difficult to understand because of its complexity
• D. Theoretical

Answer: (A)

Abstract describes something that exists as an idea rather than a physical object. Not concrete; not related to a physical object or real event—that’s the best fit. For example, abstract art uses shapes and colors to convey mood or meaning rather than depict identifiable things. While abstract ideas can be theoretical or involve complexity in some contexts, the defining sense here is the lack of tangible form. The other options touch on related ideas—expressing feelings, complexity, or theory—but they don’t capture the main sense of not being tied to a physical object.