CONCEPT definition: a general notion or idea; conception. See examples of concept used in a sentence.

idea, concept, conception, thought, notion, impression mean what exists in the mind as a representation (as of something comprehended) or as a formulation (as of a plan).

A concept is merely a symbol, a representation of the abstraction. The word is not to be mistaken for the thing. For example, the word "moon" (a concept) is not the large, bright, shape …

It is sometimes easier to illustrate an abstract concept by analogy with something concrete. The whole concept of democracy, she claimed, was utterly foreign to the present government.

con•cept (kon′ sept), n. a general notion or idea; conception. an idea of something formed by mentally combining all its characteristics or particulars; a construct. a directly conceived or …

13 hours ago · concept (plural concepts) An abstract and general idea; an abstraction. Understanding retained in the mind, from experience, reasoning and imagination; a …

A concept is a thought or idea. If you're redecorating your bedroom, you might want to start with a concept, such as "flower garden" or "outer space." It's a general idea about a thing or group of …

1. a general notion or idea; conception. 2. an idea of something formed by mentally combining all its characteristics or particulars; a construct. 3. a directly conceived or intuited object of …

Definition of concept noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Concept definition: A general idea or understanding of something.