concept
gb/kˈɑnsɛpt/ us/kˈɑnsɛpt/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 1200
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B1
entity
1
An abstract idea or notion
An idea or thought about something, not a physical thing.
Muundo wa matumizi:
the concept of [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'concept' with 'concert' due to similar pronunciation.
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
reality (Refers to the actual state of things, as opposed to an abstract idea.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
basic concept
|key concept
|concept of time
|concept of freedom
|grasp a concept
Mada
thinking
|education
|philosophy
|science
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Nomino
B2
entity
2
A plan or design idea
A plan or design for something new.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a concept for [something]
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
execution (The act of carrying out a plan rather than just having the idea.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
concept car
|business concept
|marketing concept
|design concept
Mada
business
|design
|innovation
|work
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We have a new concept for our shop.
- This is the concept for my art project.
- The team worked on a car concept.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
concept
IPA
GB/kˈɑnsɛpt/
US/kˈɑnsɛpt/
Silabi na mkazo
concept (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (concept)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: concept
- Plural: concepts
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
in concept
1/ˈɪn kˈɑnsɛpt/
fixed phrase
In terms of the basic idea only
When talking only about the general idea, not the details.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.