How is an abstract noun determined?

Answer 1

An abstract noun is determined by the meaning of the noun.

An abstract noun is a word for something that can't be experienced by any of the five physical senses; something that can't be seen, heard, smelled, tasted, or touched. An abstract noun is a word for something that is known, learned, thought, understood, or felt emotionally.

Some examples are: ability, beauty, courage, danger, education, fun, generosity, help, ignorance, etc.

A concrete noun is a word for something that can be experienced by any of the five physical senses; something that can be seen, heard, smelled, tasted, or touched.

Some examples are: apple, boy, car, drugstore, egg, frog, grandmother, helicopter, ice, journal, etc.

There are some nouns that can be abstract or concrete, depending on use; for example:

The noun 'edge' is a concrete noun as a word for the sharp side of a blade or a tool; the part of something the farthest out.

The noun 'edge' is an abstract noun as a word for an advantage.

The noun 'football' is a concrete noun as a word for a ball used to play a sport.

The noun 'football' is an abstract noun as a word for a game or a sport.

The noun 'licence' is a concrete noun as a word for a written document or an identification affixed to a vehicle.

The noun 'licence' is an abstract noun as a word for permission.

Answer 2

An abstract noun refers to a quality, concept, or state that cannot be perceived by the five senses. It is determined by the fact that it represents something intangible, such as emotions (love, happiness), ideas (justice, freedom), or qualities (beauty, honesty). These nouns are typically derived from other parts of speech, like adjectives or verbs.