conceptual

adjective
UK: /kənˈseptʃuəl/
US: /kənˈseptʃuəl/

  1. Based on ideas or concepts.

    1. The plan is too conceptual to be useful now.
    2. The artist focuses on the conceptual aspects of the artwork.

  2. Relating to or involving concepts.

    1. It's a conceptual model of how things might work.
    2. The conceptual framework needs further development and refinement.

  3. Concerned with abstract ideas; theoretical.

    1. The conceptual level of the discussion was over my head.
    2. We need to move beyond the conceptual stage and start building.

Synonyms

theoretical abstract intellectual notional

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The word "conceptual" in English means: Based on ideas or concepts., Relating to or involving concepts., Concerned with abstract ideas; theoretical..

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

Synonyms for "conceptual": theoretical, abstract, intellectual, notional.

Example usage of "conceptual": "The plan is too conceptual to be useful now.". More examples on the page.