concept (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒnsɛpt/
Definition
An abstract idea or a general notion; a plan or intention.
Examples
The architect presented a bold new concept for the city's waterfront development.
It's a difficult concept to grasp, but the professor explained it patiently.
The whole concept of time travel fascinates many science fiction writers.
How to Use concept
- concept of X (prepositional phrase)
- The idea or notion related to something specific. — "The concept of freedom varies greatly across cultures."
- grasp a concept (collocation)
- To understand an idea. — "It took him a while to fully grasp the complex concept."
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