concept may apply to the idea formed by consideration of instances of a species or genus or, more broadly, to any idea of what a thing ought to be. conception is often interchangeable with concept; it …

CONCEPT definition: a general notion or idea; conception. See examples of concept used in a sentence.

In a physicalist theory of mind, a concept is a mental representation, which the brain uses to denote a class of things in the world.

an idea, theory, etc. about a particular subject: This course will acquaint you with the basic concepts of management

Definition of concept noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

A concept is a thought or idea. If you're redecorating your bedroom, you might want to start with a concept, such as "flower garden" or "outer space." It's a general idea about a thing or group of …

a central or unifying idea or theme [often used attributively] a concept restaurant with a Victorian decor and menu See synonymy note idea