abstract principle

Frequency: 6.26.1 per million words

A principle that exists as an idea, not a concrete reality.

principleADJECTIVE + NOUN (basic general rule)

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abstract

Examples (10)

  • She is interested in actual human relationships rather than abstract principles.
  • The debate often devolves into arguments about abstract principles instead of practical solutions.
  • His philosophy was built upon a few fundamental, yet abstract, principles.
  • It's easy to discuss abstract principles, but harder to apply them in real life.
  • Many ethical dilemmas arise from conflicting abstract principles.
  • The new economic theory is based on several complex abstract principles.
  • Children often struggle to grasp abstract principles without concrete examples.
  • The legal system strives to balance abstract principles of justice with individual cases.
  • Their discussion remained on the level of abstract principles, never reaching practical implications.
  • Understanding these abstract principles is crucial for advanced physics.