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conceptually

/kənˈsɛp.tʃu.ə.li/
con · cep · tu · al · ly
Adjective:conceptual
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• adverb

1

In a manner that relates to, is based on, or involves abstract ideas or mental concepts rather than practical application or concrete reality.

Example

"The two scientific theories are conceptually similar, even though they rely on very different mathematical models."

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conception
conceptual
conceptualize
conceptually
concern
concerned
concernedly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective "conceptual" plus the adverbial suffix "-ly," ultimately tracing back to the Medieval Latin "conceptualis" and Latin "conceptus" (a thought or idea, from "concipere," meaning to take in or conceive).

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