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10 Language-to-English DictionariesConcept
/ˈkɒn.sɛpt/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 'that which is conceived', from the past participle of concipere (to take in, conceive). Entering the English language in the late 16th century via French, the term initially referred to a mental conception or thought before expanding to denote a general notion or abstract 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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