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. Vogue Italia editor Franca Sozzani:

   The next step is the hard part: how to make the evolution of the brand, to be competitive, it's not just about the prize. It's about the about the concept ... You need something so strong that people can't ignore.

2. Elizabeth Talbot:

   With the concept of consent that we work with, of course, if there's anything where at any point anyone's like,' Oh, you know, I don't want to do this,' they never will, and it's also my job to step in front of any director or producer and be like,' Hey, you know, like they're not comfortable with this.' I've been really lucky to work with great directors and producers so that's never happened.

3. Jenny Fitzgerald:

   The affectionately named' rubber ring' concept proposes a new central hub around the old' control tower' with hotel foyer, restaurant, banqueting space and spa.

4. Medtronic Chief Executive Omar Ishrak:

   The fact is that uncontrolled hypertension is a serious problem. Patients need help. The concept of renal denervation is a sound concept.

5. Zumretay Arkin:

   We organize international events all the time and this is the first time we were given this excuse, it is chilling because of the broader concept of how China is really disrupting Western democracies.