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10 Language-to-English DictionariesConcept
/ˈkɒn.sept/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An abstract idea or a general notion resulting from comprehensive understanding or generalization of particular instances.
"The architect presented the core concept for the new sustainable building design." - 2
A plan or intention; a guiding principle of an enterprise or product.
"The restaurant introduces a novel dining concept where guests help prepare the meals."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin conceptus, meaning 'a receiving, something conceived', from the verb concipere (to take in, conceive), combining com- (together) and capere (to take). Entering English in the late 16th century via French, the term evolved from physical conception to abstract mental formation and foundational idea.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Concept" is said worldwide
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concept
Transliteration: kɔ̃.sɛpt
"Ce concept révolutionnaire va changer notre façon de voyager."
Konzept
Transliteration: kɔnˈtsɛpt
"Wir müssen das Konzept für die Marketingkampagne überarbeiten."
concetto
Transliteration: konˈtʃɛt.to
"Il concetto di libertà è fondamentale in ogni democrazia."
concepto
Transliteration: konˈsep.to
"Es difícil explicar este complejo concepto en pocas palabras."
conceito
Transliteration: kõˈsej.tu
"O conceito por trás desta obra de arte é fascinante."
अवधारणा
Transliteration: avadharnā
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"इस विज्ञान की अवधारणा को समझना बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है।"
概念
Transliteration: gài niàn
Script: 中文汉字
"学生们很快就掌握了这个新的物理概念。"
개념
Transliteration: gaen-yeom
Script: 한국어 한글
"우리는 새로운 프로젝트의 기본 개념을 논의했다."
概念
Transliteration: gainen
Script: 日本語
"その複雑な概念を初心者向けに説明した。"
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