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- pronunciation:
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sept
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a distinct, novel idea that has been arrived at through consideration.
Henry Ford's concept of assembly line manufacturing made the mass production of automobiles possible.The Earth being round was a novel concept to many in the fifteenth century.The company was looking for an exciting concept that would increase sales of its perfumes.
- synonyms:
- idea, theory
- similar words:
- construct, hypothesis, notion, postulate, premise, proposition, thought
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| definition 2: |
a personal or generally-held way of conceiving something; idea; notion.
Your concept of a good marriage is not the same as mine.The child had heard the word "loyalty," but she didn't really understand the concept.
- synonyms:
- idea, notion
- similar words:
- fancy, image, impression, inference, supposition, surmise, thought
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| related words: |
abstract, belief, theme, topic |
adjective + (n.)concept
abstract,
advanced,
aesthetic,
alien,
basic,
broad,
ecological,
fundamental,
inherent,
innovative,
key,
mathematical,
meaningful,
musical,
novel,
operational,
philosophical,
related,
relevant,
revolutionary,
scientific,
spatial,
strategic,
sustainable,
theoretical,
underlying,
universal,
useful,
very,
whole
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verb + (n.)concept
apply,
borrow,
clarify,
convey,
define,
derive,
develop,
discuss,
embody,
embrace,
encompass,
endorse,
explore,
formulate,
grasp,
help,
illustrate,
incorporate,
infuse,
integrate,
introduce,
invent,
master,
pioneer,
reinforce,
teach,
understand,
utilize
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(n.)concept
+ verb
originate, relate, underlie
noun + (n.)concept
application, citizenship, core, definition, equality, evolution, fitness, generalization, integration, learning, mapping, math, mathematics, representation, self, sovereignty, topic, understanding, validity, vocabulary
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The word concept
contains the following part:
cap1, cip, capt, cept, -ceive, -ceit
Latin
root
that means to take, catch
  Example words:
accept, acceptable, acceptance, capability, capable, capacious, capacity, captive, capture, conceive, concept, deceive, deception, deceptive, except, exception, incapable, inconceivable, intercept, participant, participate, perceive, perceptive, percipient, precept, receive, reception, recipient, susceptible
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