concept
pronunciation
How to pronounce concept in British English:
UK [ˈkɒnsept]
How to pronounce concept in American English:
US [ˈkɑːnsept]
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- Noun:
- an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
Word Origin
- concept (n.)
- 1550s, from Medieval Latin conceptum "draft, abstract," in classical Latin "(a thing) conceived," from concep-, past participle stem of concipere "to take in" (see conceive). In some 16c. cases a refashioning of conceit (perhaps to avoid negative connotations).
Example
- 1. The same concept applies to design .
- 2. Can your concept of mind ever really meet with mine ?
- 3. Marketing people should pay more attention to this concept .
- 4. Holding the right concept of value makes sense .
- 5. Whether or not the concept takes off will depend on what happens next .