concept
noun · verb
Simple meaning
An abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɑnsɛpt
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
An abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
An abstract and general idea; an abstraction.
Understanding retained in the mind, from experience, reasoning and imagination; a generalization (generic, basic form), or abstraction (mental impression), of a particular set of instances or occurrences (specific, though different, recorded manifestations of the concept).
verb
To conceive; to dream up.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
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This meaning: An abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
Used this way, concept is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “The designer shared a new concept for the kitchen renovation.”noun
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Compound terms
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An album whose recordings are unified by some theme (instrumental or lyrical or narrative or compositional).
A concept that is expressed by a word (in some particular language).
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Synonyms
Sense: abstract or general idea inferred
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