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Word concept
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ˈkɒnsept / NAmE / ˈkɑːnsept /
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  • the concept of social class
  • concepts such as ‘civilization’ and ‘government’
  • he can't grasp the basic concepts of mathematics.
  • the concept that everyone should have equality of opportunity
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concept

(noun)BrE / ˈkɒnsept / NAmE / ˈkɑːnsept /
  1. an idea or a principle that is connected with something abstract
    • see also proof of concept
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/proof-of-concept
    • the concept of social class
    • concepts such as ‘civilization’ and ‘government’
    • He can't grasp the basic concepts of mathematics.
    • the concept that everyone should have equality of opportunity
    • a new concept in teaching

    Extra Examples

    • ‘Mental handicap’ should be replaced with the broader concept of ‘learning difficulties’.
    • Culture is a fairly nebulous concept.
    • He formulated the concept of imaginary time.
    • Not all companies have embraced the concept of diversity in the workplace.
    • She finds it difficult to grasp abstract concepts.
    • Students must be able to apply classroom concepts to practical situations.
    • Teachers should have a clear concept of what a multiracial society is.
    • The book provides concrete interpretations of some rather abstract concepts.
    • The concept of ‘adequate medical care’ is too vague.
    • The concept of my book is very simple.
    • The whole concept of responsibility was alien to him.
    • the need to create new words to frame new concepts
    • Industry has endorsed the concept that every young person should have the opportunity of work experience before leaving school.
    • The concept of infinity is almost impossible for us to comprehend.
    • We discussed concepts such as ‘democracy’ and ‘equality’.
    • We need to instil in children basic concepts of right and wrong.

    Word Origin

    • mid 16th cent. (in the sense ‘thought, imagination’): from Latin conceptum ‘something conceived’, from Latin concept- ‘conceived’, from concipere, from com- ‘together’ + capere ‘take’
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