concept

noun
UK: /ˈkɒnsept/
US: /ˈkɑːnsept/

  1. An idea or general principle.

    1. I don't understand the concept of paying for water. [ ] [ ]
    2. The concept of free speech is central to a democratic society. [ ] [ ]

  2. A plan or intention.

    1. The company unveiled the concept for its new electric car. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her concept for the project was ambitious and innovative from the start. [ ] [ ]

  3. A belief or abstract idea.

    1. Justice is an important concept in society. [ ] [ ]
    2. Children develop the concept of fairness through interaction with others. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

idea understanding plan notion belief theory principle
concept verb

  1. To form an idea or understanding of something.

    1. I can't concept how they managed to do it. [ ] [ ]
    2. She struggled to concept the vastness of space during the lecture. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "concept" in English means: An idea or general principle., A plan or intention., A belief or abstract idea..

The phonetic transcription of "concept" is /ˈkɒnsept/ in British English and /ˈkɑːnsept/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "concept": idea, understanding, plan, notion, belief, theory, principle.

Example usage of "concept": "I don't understand the concept of paying for water.". More examples on the page.