Synonyms for concept
ˈkɒn sɛptcon·cept

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1. conceptnoun

   Synonyms:
   notion, conception

2. conceptnoun

   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).

   Synonyms:
   notion, conception

3. conceptnoun

   In generic programming, a description of supported operations on a type, including their syntax and semantics.

   Synonyms:
   notion, conception

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1. concept

   Idea is in Greek a form or an image. The word signified in early philosophical use the archetype or primal image which the Platonic philosophy supposed to be the model or pattern that existing objects imperfectly embody. This high sense has nearly disappeared from the word idea, and has been largely appropriated by ideal, tho something of the original meaning still appears when in theological or philosophical language we speak of the ideas of God. The present popular use of idea makes it to signify any product of mental apprehension or activity, considered as an object of knowledge or thought; this coincides with the primitive sense at but a single point — that an idea is mental as opposed to anything substantial or physical; thus, almost any mental product, as a belief, conception, design, opinion, etc., may now be called an idea. Compare FANCY; IDEAL.

   Synonyms:
   apprehension, archetype, belief, conceit, conception, design, fancy, fantasy, idea, ideal, image, imagination, impression, judgment, model, notion, opinion, pattern, plan, purpose, sentiment, supposition, theory, thought

   Antonyms:
   actuality, fact, reality, substance

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1. concept, conception, constructnoun

   an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

   Synonyms:
   construct, excogitation, innovation, creation, design, invention, conception

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1. conceptnoun

   Synonyms:
   universal, IDEA, general abstract notion or conception

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1. conceptnoun

   Synonyms:
   conception, notion, idea

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1. List of paraphrases for "concept":

   notion, concepts, idea, conceptual, conception, design, term, principle, concepto, kwun, notions, reflection, approach, concepción, vision, definition, sense, thinking, perception, understanding

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1. Elizabeth Gransee:

   We have identified a specific need for a specialized unit for our dementia population and are in the very early phases of concept development.

2. Hillary Clinton:

   I think I was asked this a couple months ago, and I said, you know, that term carries with it legal import. It is a very important concept and label for behavior that deserves that name, i said we are only at the beginning at seeing this and I am not sure yet we have enough evidence. I am sure now we have enough evidence.

3. Clarence Thomas:

   Justice Thomas waited until page 62 to point out that the Second Amendment isn't a second-class right – And over on CNN, I was amazed and amused to watch legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin throw a hissy fit as if that's some new and novel concept.

4. Admiral Hyman Rickover:

   Responsiblity is a unique concept. It can only reside and inhere in a single individual. You may share it with others, but your portion is not diminished. You may delegate it, but it is still with you. You may disclaim it, but you cannot divest yourself of it.

5. The United:

   There will be specific asks and there will be a specific timeline when North Korean officials present the North Koreans with North Korean officials concept of what implementation of the summit agreement looks like.