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concept

/ˈkɑːn.sɛpt/
con · cept
Adverb:conceptually
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Plural:concepts
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Adjective:conceptual
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• noun

1

An abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances, occurrences, or mental representations.

Example

"Students often find the mathematical concept of infinity fascinating yet difficult to grasp."

2

A preliminary plan, overarching theme, or experimental design created to develop or sell a product, service, or artistic work.

Example

"The architectural firm presented an innovative design concept for the new community library."

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• Nearby Words

concentric
concentrically
concepcion
concept
conception
conceptual
conceptualize

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Medieval Latin conceptum ('draft, abstract'), in classical Latin meaning '(a thing) conceived', from the past participle of concipere ('to take in and hold, conceive'), formed from com- ('together') and capere ('to take').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Concept. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/concept
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