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Abstract vs. Concrete

Existing as an idea versus existing as a physical thing.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

Freedom is a concrete concept.

✓ Correct

Freedom is an abstract concept.

The ruleii

ABSTRACT = idea. CONCRETE = physical.

ABSTRACT refers to ideas or qualities that don't exist as physical objects (truth, freedom, justice). CONCRETE refers to things that exist physically or specifically.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

Ideas = abstract. Objects = concrete.

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