Synonyms of conceptual

conceptual

adjective

kən-ˈsep-chə-wəl 

as in theoretical

dealing with or expressing a quality or idea

conceptual thinking is often the most demanding kind of mental activity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• theoretical
• metaphysical
• abstract
• mental
• intellectual
• speculative
• spiritual
• ideal
• hypothetical
• ideational
• notional
• cosmic
• transcendental
• invisible
• conjectural
• intangible
• immaterial
• romantic
• utopian
• ethereal
• insubstantial
• impractical
• transcendent
• imperceptible
• incorporeal
• nonphysical
• visionary
• nonmaterial
• unreal
• unsubstantial
• impalpable
• insensible

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• concrete
• physical
• substantial
• tangible
• material
• visible
• discernible
• appreciable
• actual
• perceptible
• definite
• observable
• sensible
• distinct
• real
• noticeable
• detectable
• nonabstract
• palpable
• factual
• defined

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conceptual

Their version is irreverent, but less conceptual and didactic about its sense of humor. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 26 Sep. 2026

In addition, the museum’s curators tended to be specialized in material culture — collecting and studying the museum’s several million objects and artifacts — rather than in conceptual storytelling. — Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 24 Sep. 2026

From 1998, Liu began to explore the conceptual approach of making an incision—creating something akin to a wound. — Lavender Au, ARTnews.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Historically, underscores hasn’t written much about her personal life, opting for conceptual work. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026