concepts
English meaning: Concepts
Definition
An abstract and general idea; an abstraction.
Example
“The course introduces the basic concepts of economics.”
Another example: “The designers presented several early concepts for the new logo.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Plural of 'concept', a neutral noun for abstract ideas or general notions ('basic concepts', 'key concepts'). Common in education, philosophy, design, and business. Slightly formal; in design and marketing it can also mean a proposed model or theme ('concept car').
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'conceptus' (a thought, a thing conceived), from 'concipere' (to take in, conceive), from 'com-' (together) plus 'capere' (to take); entered English in the 16th century.
Synonyms
- ideas
- notions
- theories
- principles
- abstractions
Related Words
- conceptual
- definitions
- concept
- ideas
- abstract
- theories
- cognitive
- geometry
- theory
- philosophical
Common Collocations
- basic concepts
- key concepts
- abstract concepts
- grasp the concepts
- new concepts
- core concepts
Word Forms
concept (n); concepts (pl); conceptual (adj); conceptualize (v)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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Language information
- Language
- English
- English
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Indo-European
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