Synonyms for concept
ˈkɒn sɛptcon·cept

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1. conceptnoun

   Synonyms:
   notion, conception

2. conceptnoun

   An understanding retained in the mind, from experience, reasoning and/or imagination; a generalization (generic, basic form), or abstraction (mental impression), of a particular set of instances or occurrences (specific, though different, recorded manifestations of the concept).

   Synonyms:
   notion, conception

3. conceptnoun

   In generic programming, a description of supported operations on a type, including their syntax and semantics.

   Synonyms:
   notion, conception

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1. concept

   Idea is in Greek a form or an image. The word signified in early philosophical use the archetype or primal image which the Platonic philosophy supposed to be the model or pattern that existing objects imperfectly embody. This high sense has nearly disappeared from the word idea, and has been largely appropriated by ideal, tho something of the original meaning still appears when in theological or philosophical language we speak of the ideas of God. The present popular use of idea makes it to signify any product of mental apprehension or activity, considered as an object of knowledge or thought; this coincides with the primitive sense at but a single point — that an idea is mental as opposed to anything substantial or physical; thus, almost any mental product, as a belief, conception, design, opinion, etc., may now be called an idea. Compare FANCY; IDEAL.

   Synonyms:
   apprehension, archetype, belief, conceit, conception, design, fancy, fantasy, idea, ideal, image, imagination, impression, judgment, model, notion, opinion, pattern, plan, purpose, sentiment, supposition, theory, thought

   Antonyms:
   actuality, fact, reality, substance

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1. concept, conception, constructnoun

   an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

   Synonyms:
   construct, excogitation, innovation, creation, design, invention, conception

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1. conceptnoun

   Synonyms:
   universal, IDEA, general abstract notion or conception

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1. conceptnoun

   Synonyms:
   conception, notion, idea

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1. List of paraphrases for "concept":

   notion, concepts, idea, conceptual, conception, design, term, principle, concepto, kwun, notions, reflection, approach, concepción, vision, definition, sense, thinking, perception, understanding

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How to use concept in a sentence?

1. Joseph Dunford:

   We continue to conduct detailed military planning with the Turkish General Staff to address Turkish security concerns along the Turkey-Syria border. Planning to date has been productive and we have an initial concept that will be refined in the coming days. We are also conducting planning with other members of the Coalition who have indicated an intent to support the transition phase of operations into Syria.

2. Mark Quiroz:

   The pure complexity of the building, from concept to design to construction was a challenging feat, timing was also a very real challenge, ensuring that The Infinity Screen was ready for the NFL season opening day, a day that can not be moved.

3. Jonar Nader:

   The concept of internal customers suits the wimpy organization headed by a wimp who tries to appease everyone and satisfy no-one.

4. Christopher Danforth:

   The concept has been around for a while that maybe we are hard-wired to communicate in a way that encourages us to get along.

5. Modern Round CFO Ron Miller:

   We are a one-of-kind virtual shooting entertainment concept. We combine high-tech gaming with uniquely designed laser technology-based replica firearms, along with top-of-the-line food, beverages and service. The concept is based on the ‘ savor, sip and shoot ’ experience of our guests, philosophically, people are looking for something to do — especially once they leave college.