conceptual
UK: kənˈsɛptʃuəl | US: kənˈsɛptʃuəl
adj. relating to or based on mental concepts
adj. involving abstract ideas rather than concrete examples
conceptual = concept<idea> + ual<adjective suffix>
- concept: From Latin conceptus ("a thought, idea"), from concipere ("to take in, conceive"), combining con- (together) + capere (to take).
- ual: A suffix forming adjectives, derived from Latin -alis, indicating relation or pertaining to.
Etymology Origin:
The word "conceptual" traces back to the Latin conceptus, reflecting the idea of "gathering" or "forming" thoughts. The suffix -ual (via Latin -alis) was added in Late Middle English to create an adjective meaning "pertaining to concepts." This evolution mirrors the shift from physical action (capere = to take) to abstract mental processes (concept = idea).
The artist's work is highly conceptual, focusing on themes rather than realistic depictions.
Philosophers often engage in conceptual debates about the nature of existence.
Her argument remained purely conceptual, lacking practical evidence.
The course covers both theoretical and conceptual frameworks in psychology.
His conceptual understanding of physics impressed the professors.