Engelsk

concept

gb/kˈɑnsɛpt/ us/kˈɑnsɛpt/
B1 Engelsk
~ 1200
Betydninger
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Substantiv B1 entity
1

An abstract idea or notion

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

Bruksmønster: the concept of [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'concept' with 'concert' due to similar pronunciation.
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
reality (Refers to the actual state of things, as opposed to an abstract idea.)
Ordkombinasjoner
basic concept |key concept |concept of time |concept of freedom |grasp a concept
Temaer
thinking |education |philosophy |science |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • 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.
Substantiv B2 entity
2

A plan or design idea

A plan or design for something new.

Bruksmønster: a concept for [something]
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
execution (The act of carrying out a plan rather than just having the idea.)
Ordkombinasjoner
concept car |business concept |marketing concept |design concept
Temaer
business |design |innovation |work |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • We have a new concept for our shop.
  • This is the concept for my art project.
  • The team worked on a car concept.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
concept
IPA
GB/kˈɑnsɛpt/
US/kˈɑnsɛpt/
Stavelser og trykk
concept (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (concept)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
  • Base: concept
  • Plural: concepts
Ordfamilie
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
Uttrykk

in concept

1
/ˈɪn kˈɑnsɛpt/
fixed phrase

In terms of the basic idea only

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

Eksempler
  • 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.

Eksempler
  • 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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