conceptual Synonyms & Antonyms
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Conceptual as an Adjective
Of, or relating to concepts or mental conception.
Existing only in the imagination.
We defined a conceptual model before designing the real thing.
Of or relating to conceptualism.
Of, or relating to concepts or mental conception; existing in the imagination.
We defined a conceptual model before designing the real thing.
Conceptual in a Sentence
We defined a conceptual model before designing the real thing.
Word Forms & Grammar
conceptual (comparative more conceptual, superlative most conceptual)
Origin of Conceptual
Borrowed from Medieval Latin conceptuālis, from Latin conceptus, perfect passive participle of concipiō (“take hold of; conceive”); see concept and -al.
Conceptual at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kənˈsɛp.tjʊəl/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | Of, or relating to concepts or mental conception |
| Comparative / superlative | more conceptual, most conceptual |
How to Pronounce Conceptual
Conceptual is pronounced /kənˈsɛp.tjʊəl/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (sɛp).