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Concept

Verb / ˈkɑ:nsept / Another word for concept — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A concept is an idea or a thought about something.

Synonyms & similar words

misconception conception construct notion idea thought belief theory principle philosophy view opinion perspective approach plan strategy proposal design draft sketch blueprint model framework

Synonyms by register

Formal

idea notion abstraction construct

Informal

thing thought idea gimmick

Literary

ideal essence form

Antonyms

concrete physical tangible real material actual

Common collocations

  • basic concept
  • core concept
  • understand the concept
  • develop a concept
  • new concept
  • abstract concept
  • grasp the concept
  • define the concept

Word family

noun concept
verb conceptualize
adjective conceptual

Usage note

While 'concept' can refer to a general idea, it often implies a more abstract or theoretical notion than a simple 'idea'. It is frequently used in academic and technical contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I have a concept for a new invention.
  2. The teacher explained the concept of gravity.
  3. The company's marketing concept was a huge success.
  4. The artist's concept for the painting was inspired by nature.
  5. The book explores the concept of time travel.

Quotes

  • The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible. - Arthur C. Clarke
  • “Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn't really do it, they just saw something. It seemed obvious to them after a while. - Steve Jobs
  • “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. - Albert Einstein

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