Definition of Extract
Extract
ex·tract
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to pull out or remove, usually by force;
e.g. The dentist had to extract my wisdom teeth.
(noun)
a stronger and potent preparation of a substance in a concentrated form;
e.g. Vanilla extract is the concentrated form of vanilla: it's a great addition to many desserts, but on its own is so concentrated that it tastes nasty.
(noun)
small piece taken from music, film, or a piece of literature;
e.g. Here is an extract of the documentary that highlights the topic I will be teaching in class today.
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"The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things." -- Henry Ward Beecher
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