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concept
/ˈkɒn.sɛpt/
A concept is an intellectual blueprint. It represents the bridge between a raw observation and a structured understanding. Unlike a 'thought', which can be fleeting or random, a concept implies a level of organization and stability. In academic or philosophical contexts, it carries a weight of abstraction. It refers to the mental category we use to group similar things together (e.g., the "concept" of justice). In creative or industrial contexts, it shifts toward the 'conceptual'—meaning an initial vision or a proof-of-concept. Here, it is less about a definition and more about a proposed direction or a prototype that hasn't been fully realized yet.
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I've had an epiphany. The concept of 'offices' is just a mental cage.
Please stop. Just sign off on the payroll before we run out of cash.
Meanings
An abstract idea; a general notion or a conceptual framework.
"The concept of free will is central to many philosophical debates."
A plan or intention, especially one that is preliminary or experimental.
"The designers presented a new concept for the electric vehicle's interior."