concept

/ˈkɑn.sɛpt/

Definitions

1. noun

a general idea or notion of a thing, especially one that is abstract

“The artist’s concept for the new sculpture was inspired by nature.”

2. noun

a specific idea or plan for doing or making something, especially one that is new or innovative

“The company’s concept for the new product was met with skepticism by investors.”

3. noun

a person’s mental image or idea of something, especially one that is created by imagination

“She had a concept of what her dream house would look like, but it was hard to describe to others.”

4. verb

to form a mental image or idea of something, especially one that is abstract

“Try to concept this idea of a utopian society.”

5. verb

to form a plan or design for doing or making something, especially one that is new or innovative

“The team was conceptualizing a new marketing strategy for the product launch.”

Synonyms

  • idea
  • notion
  • plan
  • scheme

Antonyms

  • fact
  • reality