concept
gb/kˈɑnsɛpt/ us/kˈɑnsɛpt/
B1
Inglese
~ 1200
fogalom, koncepció, terv
SOSTANTIVO
B1
1
Schema d'uso:
the concept of [something]
The concept of justice has evolved over time.
Az igazságosság fogalma az idők során fejlődött.
She explained the basic concept behind the new technology.
Elmagyarázta az új technológia mögötti alapfogalmat.
It's hard for young children to understand the concept of time.
Freedom is a central concept in many political systems.
Esempi per chi studia
I don't understand this concept.
Nem értem ezt a fogalmat.
The teacher explained the concept of gravity.
A tanár elmagyarázta a gravitáció fogalmát.
This is a new concept for me.
The concept of love is hard to explain.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'concept' with 'concert' due to similar pronunciation.
Significato
An abstract idea or notion
Collocazioni
basic concept
|key concept
|concept of time
|concept of freedom
|grasp a concept
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
reality (Refers to the actual state of things, as opposed to an abstract idea.)
Temi
thinking
|education
|philosophy
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
An idea or thought about something, not a physical thing.
An abstract idea, principle, or general notion that represents something in the mind.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
2
Schema d'uso:
a concept for [something]
The architect presented a new concept for the shopping mall.
Az építész egy új koncepciót mutatott be a bevásárlóközpontra.
They are developing a unique business concept.
Egy egyedi üzleti koncepciót fejlesztenek.
The company unveiled its latest concept car at the auto show.
Esempi per chi studia
We have a new concept for our shop.
Van egy új koncepciónk a boltunk számára.
This is the concept for my art project.
Ez a koncepció a művészeti projektemhez.
The team worked on a car concept.
Significato
A plan or design idea
Collocazioni
concept car
|business concept
|marketing concept
|design concept
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
execution (The act of carrying out a plan rather than just having the idea.)
Temi
business
|design
|innovation
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
A plan or design for something new.
A plan, design, or intention for something that will be created or carried out.
Grammatica
Forma base
concept
IPA
GB/kˈɑnsɛpt/
US/kˈɑnsɛpt/
Sillabe e accento
concept (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (concept)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: concept
- Plural: concepts
Famiglia di parole
Forms
concepts
noun
Core family
conceptual
adjective B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
misconception
noun B2
Advanced or less common
conceptualize
verb C1
conceptualization
noun
Espressioni
in concept
1/ˈɪn kˈɑnsɛpt/
fixed phrase
In terms of the basic idea only
When talking only about the general idea, not the details.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.