In the same way, the artistic term abstract means "apart from existence." It applies to art (paintings, sculpture) where images and forms represent an object or concept but may not look like them. Sometimes the actual meaning makes sense only to the person who created it (as with an abstract painting and its artist). A painting or sculpture can be referred to as an abstract.
Abstract Nouns
A noun for something that we cannot see, touch or feel is an abstract noun. It refers to concepts or emotions, such as fear, joy, fairness, evil, or confusion.
An Abstract
The noun 'abstract' is a word for a summary of the contents of a book, article, or formal speech. For example, online search engines sometimes show the full-text of an article and its abstract.
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Who proposed what is known as the big bang theory
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Jesuit priest George LeMaitre first proposed the idea that our
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Edwin Hubble provided the first astronomical evidence that
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In which of these does an experimenter want to prevent variation
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controlled variable
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What is Todd using as an experimental control
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A+= a regular marker
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What is defined as impressions left in rocks by living things that died a long time ago
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Fossils
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Which of these would not be considered a good definition of science
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expert opinions about matter and energy
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Which statements are true of all scientific endeavors
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Which statements are true of all scientific endeavors
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What statements about science and technology are false
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One false statement would be that we can go warp speed.
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Which term is defined as the emission of energy from subatomic particles
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Radiation
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What is an abstract
Abstract Art
In the same way, the artistic term abstract means "apart from existence." It applies to art (paintings, sculpture) where images and forms represent an object or concept but may not look like them. Sometimes the actual meaning makes sense only to the person who created it (as with an abstract painting and its artist). A painting or sculpture can be referred to as an abstract.
Abstract Nouns
A noun for something that we cannot see, touch or feel is an abstract noun. It refers to concepts or emotions, such as fear, joy, fairness, evil, or confusion.
An Abstract
The noun 'abstract' is a word for a summary of the contents of a book, article, or formal speech. For example, online search engines sometimes show the full-text of an article and its abstract.
Who proposed what is known as the big bang theory
Jesuit priest George LeMaitre first proposed the idea that our
Universe is expanding over time.
Edwin Hubble provided the first astronomical evidence that
LeMaitre was correct.
In which of these does an experimenter want to prevent variation
controlled variable
What is Todd using as an experimental control
A+= a regular marker
What is defined as impressions left in rocks by living things that died a long time ago
Fossils
Which of these would not be considered a good definition of science
expert opinions about matter and energy
Which statements are true of all scientific endeavors
Which statements are true of all scientific endeavors
What statements about science and technology are false
One false statement would be that we can go warp speed.
Which term is defined as the emission of energy from subatomic particles