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. Phyllis Sortor:

   The general concept here is that Americans have money, so they thought that by kidnapping Phyllis Sortor, they can get money. - Mark Schroeder, Stratfor Analyst.

2. Riccardo Saporiti:

   It destroyed Italians' trust in politics, and then it spread to anyone with a specific expertise, five Star's slogan at the 2013 elections was' One is worth one,' which is the denial to any concept of competence and merit.

3. Rebekah Koffler:

   They fear U.S. intervention in Ukraine because they fear we are conventionally superior, and if they interpret our action as offensive rather than defensive, that is when the viability of Russian statehood would be threatened, in accordance with the Russian national security concept and military doctrine.

4. Nicholas Carpou:

   It's a very cool concept and it's very timely, our marketing really emphasized the digital realm, which helped us reach our core audience.

5. Aston Martin:

   Yes, there are discussions on with Aston Martin. Yes, there is excitement on both sides, but it still has to go through due process before we agree and shake hands on a concept, whatever that concept may be ... we have not exchanged anything in terms of an outline or draft contracts.