abstract term

noun — 2 senses

abstract term

noun
1

A term expressing an abstract idea, such as beauty, whiteness, or roundness, without indicating any object in which it exists.

2

Biology, Natural sciences, Taxonomy A name for an order, genera, or species of things in which there is a combination of similar qualities.

Coordinate terms
concrete term

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