Abstract and Physical

Abstract

Abstract adjective - Dealing with or expressing a quality or idea.
Usage example: the book deals with abstract matters such as honesty and integrity on the job as well as practical subjects such as asking for a raise

Physical is an antonym for abstract in conceptual topic.

Physical

Physical adjective - Of or relating to the human body.

Abstract is an antonym for physical.

Both words in one sentence

  • Alice from Pandora Hearts takes this approach to both abstract and physical objects.
  • Webcomic / Grayling Updates are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with several issues available in print from Indy Planet that are ahead of the online schedule.Tropes used include: Anthropomorphic Personification - The Elementals embody abstract or physical ideas; Cal is death, Fern is fire, etc.
  • Deity of Human Origin, if the character becomes the deity of an abstract concept, or if in becoming an abstract concept, they gain powers equivalent to a Physical God.
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