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concept

SayKON-septUS/ˈkɑn.sɛpt/UK/ˈkɒn.sɛpt/

Pluralconcepts

Verbconcepts, concepting, concepted

3 meanings of concept

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  1. 1
    nouncountable
    A general idea or understanding of what something is or how it works.

    Like a label your mind puts on many similar things at once.

    The teacher explained the concept of fairness with a simple story.

    Some concepts, like time, are hard for young children to grasp.

    UsageSay the concept of time.

    Similaridea, notion, conception

  2. 2
    think upverbtransitive
    To think up or come up with a new idea or design.

    They asked us to concept a new logo for the brand.

    He concepted three designs before lunch.

    Similardevise, conceive, envision, brainstorm, ideate

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  1. 3
    noun
    In programming, a list of the operations a type of value is required to support.

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Origin

It came from a French word, which came from Latin conceptus, meaning "a thought," from a verb meaning "to take in" or "conceive."

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 3 facts