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What is another word for Concept? – 235 Concept Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    idea notion theory thought principle perception understanding viewpoint perspective opinion belief conviction assumption hypothesis speculation conjecture surmise premise proposition conceptuality abstraction generalization notionality mental image image fancy fantasy imagination vision dream scheme plan design intention purpose aim goal objective target notion theme motif subject topic issue matter concern problem question enigma mystery paradox riddle puzzle enunciation expression formulation articulation statement declaration pronouncement affirmation assertion allegation claim contention argument proposition thesis doctrine dogma creed tenet principle maxim axiom postulate premise assumption hypothesis theory notion idea conceptuality

    Meaning of Concept

    According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a concept is an abstract or generic idea generalized from particular instances, a theoretical construct, or a abstract idea or notion

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines concept as an abstract idea or a general notion, a idea or thought, especially a vague or general one
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines concept as a general idea or notion, an abstract idea or a theoretical concept

    Example Uses

    • The concept of time is complex and has been debated by philosophers and scientists for centuries
    • The company's new marketing concept is to focus on social media and online advertising
    • The artist's concept of beauty is reflected in her paintings and sculptures
    • The concept of gravity is a fundamental principle in physics
    • The professor's concept of teaching is to make the subject matter relevant and interesting to the students

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    reality fact actuality truth certainty concreteness tangibility physicality materiality substantiality solidity correctness accuracy precision exactness definiteness clarity specificity particularity individuality uniqueness distinctness difference contrast disagreement discrepancy inconsistency ambiguity obscurity vagueness uncertainty doubt skepticism incredulity disproof refutation negation denial rejection repudiation

    Related Nouns

    theory idea notion principle conceptuality abstraction generalization hypothesis speculation conjecture surmise premise proposition assumption understanding perception viewpoint perspective opinion belief conviction assumption intention purpose aim goal objective target theme motif subject topic issue matter concern problem question enigma mystery paradox riddle puzzle

    Related Verbs

    think conceive perceive understand realize recognize acknowledge assume presume suppose hypothesize speculate conjecture surmise propose suggest imply infer deduce conclude formulate articulate express declare pronounce affirm assert allege contend argue theorize conceptualize generalize abstract

    Related Adjectives

    abstract general theoretical conceptual notional hypothetical speculative conjectural surmised presumed assumed supposed proposed suggested implied inferred deductive conclusive formulative articulate expressive declarative affirmative assertive allegorical contentious argumentative paradoxical enigmatic mysterious ambiguous vague uncertain skeptical incredulous