Conceptualize Meaning in English
word
kənˈsɛptʃwəˌɫaɪz
kuhn-SEP-chuh-liez
kənˈsɛptjʊəlaɪz
kuhn-SEP-tyoo-uh-liez
Definition
To form an idea or concept of something in your mind; to imagine or think about something in a general or abstract way.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in academic, formal, or professional contexts. Often followed by 'how', 'what', or a direct object ('conceptualize a plan'). Less common in casual speech; verbs like 'imagine' or 'picture' are more common among laypersons.
Spanish: conceptualizar - imaginar (en términos conceptuales)Portuguese (BR): conceituar - idealizarPortuguese (PT): conceber - conceptualizarChinese (Simplified): 构想 - 概念化Chinese (Traditional): 構想 - 概念化Hindi: परिकल्पना करना - अवधारणा बनानाArabic: يُصوّر مفهومياً - يُكوّن تصوراًBengali: ধারণা করা - কল্পনা করাRussian: концептуализировать - осмысливатьJapanese: 概念化するVietnamese: khái niệm hóa - hình dung (trừu tượng)Korean: 개념화하다Turkish: kavramsallaştırmak - zihninde canlandırmakUrdu: تصور کرنا - تصور تشکیل دیناIndonesian: mengonseptualisasikan - membayangkan (secara abstrak)
Example Sentences
It is difficult to conceptualize life on other planets.
basic
Can you conceptualize a new design for the park?
basic
The teacher helped students conceptualize the main idea.
basic
Some artists find it easy to conceptualize abstract themes.
natural
It's hard for me to conceptualize how this technology actually works.
natural
Before we start building, let's conceptualize the project together.
natural