Conceptual Meaning in English
word
kənˈsɛptʃuəɫ
kuhn-SEP-choo-uhl
kənsˈɛptʃuːəl
kuhn-SEP-choo-uhl
Definition
Relating to ideas or concepts, rather than physical objects or practical actions.
Usage & Nuances
'Conceptual' is formal/academic. Used for art, thinking, design, and theory (e.g., 'conceptual framework'). Not used for concrete things. Often confused with 'theoretical', but 'conceptual' is about the nature of ideas themselves.
Spanish: conceptualPortuguese (BR): conceitualPortuguese (PT): conceptualChinese (Simplified): 概念的Chinese (Traditional): 概念的Hindi: सैद्धांतिकArabic: مفاهيميBengali: ধারণাগত - ধারণামূলকRussian: концептуальныйJapanese: 概念的Vietnamese: mang tính khái niệmKorean: 개념적인Turkish: kavramsalUrdu: تصوریIndonesian: konseptual
Example Sentences
This is a conceptual model of the project.
basic
She has a conceptual understanding of physics.
basic
The artist's style is very conceptual.
basic
His ideas are too conceptual for some people to follow.
natural
The course focuses on conceptual thinking, not just memorizing facts.
natural
We need a conceptual framework before starting the actual work.
natural