Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Conceptual

//kənˈsɛp.t͡ʃu.əl// adj

Definitions

Adjective

1
Of, or relating to concepts or mental conception.
"The repeated exposure, over decades, to most taxa here treated has resulted in repeated modifications of both diagnoses and discussions, as initial ideas of the various taxa underwent—often repeated—conceptual modification."
2
Existing only in the imagination.
"We defined a conceptual model before designing the real thing."
3
Of or relating to conceptualism.

Adjective

1
being or characterized by concepts or their formation wordnet

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin conceptuālis, from Latin conceptus, perfect passive participle of concipiō (“take hold of; conceive”); see concept and -al.

Next best steps

Find stronger synonyms See usage examples Check pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: conceptual