C1adjectiveformalacademicphilosophy
US/kənˈsep.tʃu.əl/
UK/kənˈsep.tʃu.əl/
relating to ideas or concepts rather than to real, physical things
In context
The course starts with the conceptual framework before moving on to practical exercises.
Some students find the conceptual side of physics harder than the calculations.
The artist is known for conceptual works that ask questions instead of giving answers.
Words that go with conceptual
adjective + noun
- conceptual frameworkThe paper builds a conceptual framework for studying stress at work.
- conceptual artConceptual art often has no traditional painting or sculpture.
- conceptual understandingGood teaching builds conceptual understanding, not just memory.
- conceptual modelThey drew a conceptual model of how the system works.
- conceptual differenceThere is a clear conceptual difference between the two terms.
- conceptual levelOn a conceptual level, the plan makes sense.