conceptual
gb/kənsˈɛpt͡ʃuəl/ us/kənsˈɛpt͡ʃuəl/
B2
Inglés
Acepciones
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adjective
formal
B2
property
1
Relating to abstract ideas
connected with ideas and general principles rather than concrete details or real objects
Patrón de uso:
conceptual [noun]; conceptual understanding of [something]
Error frecuente:
Do not use conceptual to mean simply “new” or “creative.” It usually means abstract or idea-based.
Sinónimos
abstract (emphasizes ideas rather than concrete examples)
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theoretical (emphasizes theory rather than practice)
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notional (more formal and often less concrete or less fully developed)
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idea-based (clearer and less formal)
Antónimos
concrete (based on real examples or physical things)
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practical (concerned with use and action rather than abstract ideas)
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empirical (based on observation or evidence rather than concepts alone)
Colocaciones
conceptual understanding
|conceptual framework
|conceptual model
|conceptual distinction
|conceptual problem
|conceptual issue
|conceptual analysis
|conceptual clarity
|conceptual knowledge
|conceptual thinking
Temas
thinking
|education
|academic
|ideas
Ejemplos
- The course gives students a conceptual understanding of how markets work.
- We need a stronger conceptual framework before we collect data.
- The two studies use different terms, but the conceptual distinction is small.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This chapter is very conceptual, not practical.
- The teacher explained the conceptual side of the topic first.
adjective
business
C1
property
2
High-level and preliminary
showing the basic idea of something before the details are finished
Patrón de uso:
conceptual [design/plan/proposal/drawing]; still conceptual
Error frecuente:
Conceptual does not mean “false” or “imaginary”; it often means the idea exists but the details are not finished yet.
Sinónimos
preliminary (emphasizes that it comes before the final version)
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high-level (emphasizes the overall view rather than details)
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schematic (often used for simplified drawings or plans)
Antónimos
detailed (worked out in specific parts)
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final (complete and no longer preliminary)
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fully developed (has moved beyond the early idea stage)
Colocaciones
conceptual design
|conceptual plan
|conceptual proposal
|conceptual stage
|conceptual drawings
|conceptual layout
|conceptual architecture
|conceptual prototype
|conceptual sketches
Temas
design
|business
|planning
|technology
Ejemplos
- The architect presented conceptual drawings rather than finished blueprints.
- At this stage, the proposal is still conceptual and will change after testing.
- The team agreed on a conceptual design for the new app.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The plan is only conceptual now.
- They showed us a conceptual design.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
conceptual
AFI
GB/kənsˈɛpt͡ʃuəl/
US/kənsˈɛpt͡ʃuəl/
Sílabas y acento
con - cep - tu - al (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cep)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: conceptual
Expresiones
conceptual analysis
1/kənsˈɛpt͡ʃuəl ænˈælɪsɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
Examination of concept meanings
careful study of what an idea or term means
Ejemplos
- The paper offers a conceptual analysis of privacy in the digital age.
- Philosophers often use conceptual analysis to clarify difficult terms.
- A conceptual analysis of power can reveal hidden assumptions in policy debates.
conceptual art
1/kənsˈɛpt͡ʃuəl ˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
Idea-centered art
art where the main point is the idea, not how beautiful or skillful it looks
Ejemplos
- The museum has a large collection of conceptual art from the 1970s.
- Her work combines photography, performance, and conceptual art.
- Some visitors found the conceptual art difficult to understand at first.
conceptual design
1/kənsˈɛpt͡ʃuəl dɪzˈaɪn/
fixed phrase
business
Early high-level design
the first design that shows the main idea before the details are finished
Ejemplos
- The agency approved the conceptual design for the new bridge.
- During the conceptual design phase, the team explored several possible layouts.
- The client liked the conceptual design but asked for more detail about costs.
conceptual framework
1/kənsˈɛpt͡ʃuəl fɹˈeɪmwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
formal
System of guiding ideas
a set of main ideas that helps you understand or study something
Ejemplos
- The report uses a conceptual framework based on social justice and economic opportunity.
- Without a clear conceptual framework, the data were difficult to interpret.
- The team developed a conceptual framework for measuring customer trust.
conceptual metaphor
1/kənsˈɛpt͡ʃuəl mˈɛtəfɔɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
Idea understood through another
a deep metaphor that shapes how people think about an idea
Ejemplos
- In linguistics, “argument is war” is a classic example of a conceptual metaphor.
- The study examines conceptual metaphors used in political speeches.
- The conceptual metaphor of life as a journey appears in many languages.
conceptual model
1/kənsˈɛpt͡ʃuəl mˈɑdəl/
fixed phrase
formal
Abstract simplified representation
a simple idea-based model that shows how something works
Ejemplos
- The diagram is a conceptual model of the local transport system.
- Researchers built a conceptual model to explain how the disease spreads.
- The software team started with a conceptual model of the database.
conceptual skills
1/kənsˈɛpt͡ʃuəl skˈɪlz/
fixed phrase
business
Abstract thinking abilities
the ability to think clearly about big ideas and complex systems
Ejemplos
- Senior managers need strong conceptual skills as well as people skills.
- The course is designed to develop students’ conceptual skills and problem-solving ability.
- Her conceptual skills helped the company see how the separate projects connected.
conceptual understanding
1/kənsˈɛpt͡ʃuəl ˌʌndɚstˈændɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
Understanding underlying principles
real understanding of the main ideas behind a subject
Ejemplos
- Good math teaching builds conceptual understanding, not just speed with formulas.
- The activity helps children develop a conceptual understanding of fractions.
- Students showed strong conceptual understanding in their explanations.