/ˈkɒnsept/

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Meaning

An idea of what something is or how it works.

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Word origin

From Latin conceptum, meaning something taken in or conceived, from concipere, to take in.

Origin
Latin
Root
concipere
English cognates
conceive, conception

Grammar

Gender
Pluralconcepts

Examples

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A concept is an idea that lives in the mind.

mathematics.

Big steps in thinking begin as new concepts.

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The basic concept means the main idea.

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This word is taught in chapter 31, lesson 10: concept, fond, halfway and 7 more words.