conceptual
adjective
con·cep·tu·al
kən-ˈsep-chə-wəl 
-chü-əl,
kän-,
-chəl,
-shwəl
: of, relating to, or consisting of concepts
conceptual thinking
the project's conceptual and technical hurdles
conceptual designs
conceptually
adverb
Examples of conceptual in a Sentence
The plans have both conceptual and practical difficulties.
conceptual thinking is often the most demanding kind of mental activity
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Production and Future Outlook The AI Pro has progressed beyond the conceptual stage, with prototypes manufactured by Global Foundries in Dresden.
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Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The initial development agreement for the town center was approved back in 2006, long before the project had a conceptual site plan.
—James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Downey had originally commissioned the wooden sculpture from local conceptual artist Ales Zupevc, better known as Maxi, who was born in the same hospital and the same year as Melania Trump.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
During the conceptual process for Jones’ Met Gala look, Malhotra looked to 1930s Zoot suits for inspiration.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
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Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The initial development agreement for the town center was approved back in 2006, long before the project had a conceptual site plan.
—James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Downey had originally commissioned the wooden sculpture from local conceptual artist Ales Zupevc, better known as Maxi, who was born in the same hospital and the same year as Melania Trump.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
During the conceptual process for Jones’ Met Gala look, Malhotra looked to 1930s Zoot suits for inspiration.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for conceptual
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“Conceptual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceptual. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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conceptual
adjective
con·cep·tu·al
kən-ˈsep-chə(-wə)l, kän-, -ˈsepsh-wəl
: of, relating to, or consisting of concepts
conceptually
adverb
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