Conceptual
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈsɛp.tjʊəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Conceptual is an adjective meaning Of, or relating to concepts or mental conception.
Meaning
Of, or relating to concepts or mental conception.
More Meanings
- Existing only in the imagination.
- Of or relating to conceptualism.
Example Sentences
We defined a conceptual model before designing the real thing.
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.
Synonyms for conceptual
Depending on context, synonyms include ideal, notional, imaginary, conceptualistic, abstract.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abstract, concept, theoretically, theoretical, notion, notional.
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