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Conceptual

Verb / kʌˈnseptʃu:ʌl / Another word for conceptual — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or based on mental concepts

Synonyms & similar words

abstract theoretical intellectual philosophical ideological idealistic metaphysical cerebral academic conceptive imaginative creative artistic inventive innovative original visionary futuristic profound deep

Synonyms by register

Formal

abstract theoretical ideal notional

Informal

idea-based mind-stuff imaginary

Literary

ethereal phantasmal

Antonyms

concrete tangible physical real actual material sensory

Common collocations

  • conceptual framework
  • conceptual understanding
  • conceptual design
  • conceptual model
  • conceptual art
  • conceptual thinking
  • conceptual development

Word family

noun concept
adverb conceptually

Usage note

Often used in academic or theoretical contexts to describe ideas or theories rather than physical objects. Be mindful of its contrast with 'concrete'.

Example sentences

  1. The artist had a conceptual idea for her next painting.
  2. The teacher explained the concept in a conceptual way.
  3. The scientist had a conceptual understanding of the theory.
  4. The company's logo was designed with a conceptual approach.
  5. The writer had a conceptual vision for her novel.

Quotes

  • 'Conceptual art became the liberating idea that gave the art of the next 40 years its real impetus.' - Sol LeWitt
  • 'I'm interested in ideas, not merely in visual products.' - Sol LeWitt
  • 'I think that conceptual art is the only art that is capable of transcending cultural differences.' - Joseph Kosuth

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