Concept
['kɒnsept] or ['kɑnsɛpt]
Definition
(noun.) an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances.
Editor: Ozzie--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) An abstract general conception; a notion; a universal.
Typist: Tito
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Universal, IDEA, general abstract notion or conception.
Checked by Jocelyn
Definition
n. a thing conceived a general notion.—ns. Concep′tacle that in which anything is contained a receptacle: (bot.) a pericarp of one valve a follicle: a cavity enclosing the reproductive cells in certain plants and animals; Concep′tion the act of conceiving: the thing conceived; the formation in the mind of an image or idea: a notion: (Shak.) a mere fancy: a plan: a concept; Concep′tionist.—adjs. Concep′tious (Shak.) fruitful; Concept′ive capable of conceiving mentally; Concep′tual pertaining to conception.—ns. Consep′tualism the doctrine in philosophy that universals have an existence in the mind apart from any concrete embodiment; Concep′tualist one who holds this doctrine.—adj. Conceptualis′tic.
Edited by Alison
Examples
- Hart is the originator of the Project Gutenberg-tm concept of a library of electronic works that could be freely shared with anyone. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- It seemed almost axiomatic that for true knowledge we must have recourse to concepts coming from a reason above experience. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- Technical concepts, with their definitions, are introduced at the outset. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
Typist: Tabitha