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con·cept (kän′sept′)

noun

  1. an idea or thought, esp. a generalized idea of a thing or class of things; abstract notion
    1. an original idea, design, etc.; conception
    2. a central or unifying idea or theme: often used attributively a concept restaurant with a Victorian decor and menu

Etymology: L conceptus: see conceive

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concept

n.

idea, theory, notion; see thought 2. See syn. study at idea.


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concept Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • sustainability: The author hopes that this paper will clarify the implications of the use of the concept of sustainability.

Converse of object

  • introduce: Alfred Adler introduced the concept of ' the inferiority complex ' .

Adjective modifier

  • basic: No change today Today the basic concept of the zoo has remained the same.

Modifies a noun

  • mapping: A shared concept mapping tool is also provided Monitoring Tutors can monitor the discussions in CoMentor, taking part if appropriate.

Noun used with modifier

  • dealershipsthe: Often can't afford dealershipsthe concept of instead that people you've moved up.
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concept quotes

If the concept of God has any validity or any use, it can only be to make us larger, freer, and more loving. If God cannot do this, then it is time we got rid of Him.

-Baldwin,James Arthur

   A genuine invention in the realm of ideas must first emerge as an abstruse and even partial concept† At first blusha new idea appearstobe verycloseto insanity because to be new it must reverse important basic beliefs and assumptions which, in turn, have been institutionalized and are administered by one or another kind of priesthood with a vested interest in an old idea.

-Miller, Arthur

The grand manner consists of four elements: subject or theme, concept, structure, and style. The first requirement, fundamental to all the others, is that the subject and the narrative be grandiose, such as battles, heroic actions, and religious themes.

-Poussin, Nicolas

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