noun

concept

concept, idea, notion

It is a difficult concept to understand.

It is a difficult concept to understand.

The concept for the new car is revolutionary.

The concept for the new car is revolutionary.

((the concept of sth.)) the idea of sth. The concept of beauty is subjective.

((a concept for sth.)) an idea for a product, etc. They developed a new concept for urban living.

Synonyms: idea, notion, principle

From Latin 'concipere' (to take in, conceive), from 'con-' (together) + 'capere' (to take).

A concept is an idea you 'conceive' or 'capture' in your mind. The '-cept' part relates to taking or seizing.

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