To him, hunger was an abstract concept; he always had enough to eat.
Source: tatoeba (1933)
Concept
/ˈkɑn.sɛpt/
Synonyms for "concept" (268 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (54)
Noun(28 words)
abstractionconceptionnotionabstract adjectiveabstract ideaabstract onlyafisrafricanderajaiaalgebra conceptanarcho-syndicalismart conceptassemblagesbelonging at schoolbettongiabiodiversity indicatorbiology conceptbottleneck capacitybrainstormcacomixle
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Adjective(16 words)
abstract conceptabstract entityabstract nounabstract theoryabstract valueacademic conceptacademic historical termalgorithmic languagesanatomical conceptbasic scientific conceptbiological phenomenoncivil procedure conceptcognitive constructcomputational conceptcomputing conceptconceptual idea
apprehensionassumptionattitudebeliefclimate of opinioncommon beliefcommunity sentimentconceitconceptionconceptualization
Strong matches (80)
Noun(39 words)
conceptualizingconstructconstruct based taskconstructscosmology conceptcultural constructcultural normscuracoadaricondata analysis termdata conceptsdemavenddesign concepteconomics conceptecosystem functioneducational ideaeltaninenceliaengineering principleentidade abstrata
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existencesfeleciafugogerman theoretischglimmeringsgrugruhaleniahigh level unithomophobiaideaidea ofidealideasideolatryidesiaimagined settingimmaterial thingintensionitalian teorico
conclusionconsensus gentiumconsiderationdoctrineeidetic imageenvisagingenvisioningestimateestimationethoseyefancyfeelinggeneral beliefideaidealimageimageryimagery studyimaging
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Verb(1 words)
convert electrical energy
Adjective(13 words)
creative ideaseconomic concepteconomic upheaval indicatorseducational conceptevolutionary processgeneral chemistry conceptgeneral notiongeometric conceptgeometric notionglorious revolution periodinstructional notionintangibleitalian civile concepts
Related words (134)
Noun(60 words)
kentankinematics ideakoodookulthummkuschlaw of energy conservationlearning conceptslichanuralinguistics conceptlofortyxlorfanmaeandramath conceptmeaning unitmemesmirfakmore online media-evolutionarymorrigunatural science conceptnentsi
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neuroscience conceptnon physical science unitnorwegian teoretisknotion of realitynotionsoffensivenessohsaparty realignmentphysical science conceptsphysics conceptphysics conceptsplanning ideapolicy conceptprototype with 3d printingradyerareflected imagesafaqisschool imagescience ideaserkinshirt designsignifiedsihasapasociology termsoil moisturessomraistaelstored electrical energystrymonstudent-societallysystems thinking termsthe current topictheme a projecttheoretical onlythermodynamics conceptthoughtstoyonakivitharrwokeyaltopya
lifelike imagelightsmemory-tracemental imagemental impressionmental picturemental representationmindmotifmystiquenotionobjectificationobservationopinionperceptionpersonal judgmentpicturepicturingpoetic imagerypoint of view
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popular beliefpositionposturepresumptionprevailing beliefpublic beliefpublic opinionreactionreceptreflectionrenditionrepresentationseedsentimentsightstancesuppositionthemetheorythinkingthoughtviewvisionvisual imagevisualizationvorstellungway of thinkingword paintingword-painting
Adjective(24 words)
linguistic conceptlogical termmathematical objectmodeled realitynonphysical chemistrynonphysical conceptnonphysical objectsobscure forest processesorganizational conceptphysiological mechanismpolitical gridlockpolitical history conceptpotted plant drynesspsychological conceptreligious conceptromantic chemistryscientific conceptsscientific ideasecret agendastatistical concept
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Determiner(1 words)
no ideas
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abstraction, conception, notion, abstract adjective, abstract concept.
- Sentence evidence is available for concept, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, opengloss, wordnet, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "concept".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "concept"
Keep "concept" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "concept" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "concept", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "concept" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
3 entriesMore specific
2 entriesnumber conceptshape concept
Collocations
6 entriesbasic conceptcentral conceptconcept developmentconcept mapgeometric conceptnumber concept
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
The concept is quite alien to our way of thinking.
Source: tatoeba (47964)
The concept of zero sprang from the Hindu culture.
Source: tatoeba (51277)
From this point we go on to an even more detailed examination of the concept of repression.
Source: tatoeba (57953)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "concept"?
Closest matches include abstraction, conception, notion, abstract adjective, abstract concept.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "concept"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.