concept

US /ˈkɑnˌsɛpt/

UK /'kɒnsept/

A2

noun

  • Abstract idea of something or how it works
  • A plan or intention; a conception.
  • An abstract idea or general notion.
  • A plan or intention.
  • An understanding or awareness.

Examples

The concept of ‘adequate medical care’ is too vague.

the need to create new words to frame new concepts