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Definition of Concept
1. Noun. An abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances.
Generic synonyms: Idea, Thought
Specialized synonyms: Conceptualisation, Conceptuality, Conceptualization, Notion, Category, Regulation, Rule, Attribute, Dimension, Property, Abstract, Abstraction, Quantity, Division, Part, Section, Whole, Law, Natural Law, Law, Law Of Nature, Lexicalized Concept, Hypothesis, Possibility, Theory, Fact, Linguistic Rule, Rule
Derivative terms: Conceive, Conceptual, Conceptualise, Conceptualize, Conceptional
Antonyms: Misconception
Definition of Concept
1. n. An abstract general conception; a notion; a universal.
Definition of Concept
1. Noun. 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). ¹
2. Noun. (programming) In generic programming, a description of supported operations on a type, including their syntax and semantics. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Concept
1. a general idea [n -S]
Medical Definition of Concept
1. 1. An abstract idea or notion. 2. An explanatory variable or principle in a scientific system. Synonym: conception. Origin: L. Conceptum, something understood, pp. Ntr. Of concipio, to receive, apprehend (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Concept
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