concept
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noun \ˈkän-ˌsept\Definition of CONCEPT
2
: an abstract or generic idea generalized from particular instances
See Examples of CONCEPT
- She is familiar with basic concepts of psychology.
- a concept borrowed from computer programming
Origin of CONCEPT
Latin conceptum, neuter of conceptus, past participle of concipere to conceive — more at conceive
First Known Use: 1556
Related to CONCEPT
- Synonyms
- generalization, conception, generality, notion, stereotype
See Synonym Discussion at idea
2concept
adjectiveDefinition of CONCEPT
1
: organized around a main idea or theme <a concept album>
2
: created to illustrate a concept <a concept car>
First Known Use of CONCEPT
1896
con·cept
noun \ˈkän-ˌsept\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of CONCEPT
1
: something conceived in the mind
2
: an abstract or generic idea generalized from particular instances
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