Αγγλικά

concept

gb/kˈɑnsɛpt/ us/kˈɑnsɛpt/
B1 Αγγλικά
~ 1200
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό B1 entity
1

An abstract idea or notion

An idea or thought about something, not a physical thing.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: the concept of [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'concept' with 'concert' due to similar pronunciation.
Συνώνυμα
idea (More general and can refer to any mental image or thought, not necessarily structured.) | notion (Less formal and often implies a less developed or vague idea.)
Αντώνυμα
reality (Refers to the actual state of things, as opposed to an abstract idea.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
basic concept |key concept |concept of time |concept of freedom |grasp a concept
Θέματα
thinking |education |philosophy |science |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • The concept of justice has evolved over time.
  • She explained the basic concept behind the new technology.
  • It's hard for young children to understand the concept of time.
  • Freedom is a central concept in many political systems.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • I don't understand this concept.
  • The teacher explained the concept of gravity.
  • This is a new concept for me.
  • The concept of love is hard to explain.
Ουσιαστικό B2 entity
2

A plan or design idea

A plan or design for something new.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: a concept for [something]
Συνώνυμα
plan (More general; can refer to any set of intended actions, not just creative designs.) | prototype (A first or early model that shows how something will work.)
Αντώνυμα
execution (The act of carrying out a plan rather than just having the idea.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
concept car |business concept |marketing concept |design concept
Θέματα
business |design |innovation |work |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • The architect presented a new concept for the shopping mall.
  • They are developing a unique business concept.
  • The company unveiled its latest concept car at the auto show.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • We have a new concept for our shop.
  • This is the concept for my art project.
  • The team worked on a car concept.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
concept
IPA
GB/kˈɑnsɛpt/
US/kˈɑnsɛpt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
concept (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (concept)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
  • Base: concept
  • Plural: concepts
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
concepts noun
Core family
conceptual adjective B2
Related words
conceive verb B2 conception noun B2 conceptually adverb
Negative and opposite forms
misconception noun B2
Advanced or less common
conceptualize verb C1 conceptualization noun
Εκφράσεις

in concept

1
/ˈɪn kˈɑnsɛpt/
fixed phrase

In terms of the basic idea only

When talking only about the general idea, not the details.

Παραδείγματα
  • The plan works in concept, but it needs more details.
  • In concept, the project is great, but it's too expensive.

proof of concept

1
/pɹˈuf əv kˈɑnsɛpt/
fixed phrase technical

Demonstration that an idea works

A test to show that an idea or design can work in real life.

Παραδείγματα
  • They built a small robot as a proof of concept before making the full version.
  • This software is just a proof of concept, not the final product.

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