Words that are broad and encompass a category of ideas are called what?
A)Abstract words
B)Concrete words
C)Clichés
D)Buzzwords
E)Denotative words

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A)An abstract word expresses a concept, quality, or characteristic. Abstractions are usually broad, encompassing a category of ideas, and are often intellectual, academic, or philosophical. Love, honor, progress, tradition, and beauty are abstractions, as are such important business concepts as productivity, quality, and motivation.

Words That Are Broad and Encompass a Category of Ideas