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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That was one of our key conceptual rules or guidelines.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
Proposals were submitted by May 29 -- the conceptual design includes a survivor's tribute wall, a reflection pool, a hearing garden and a private gathering space for reflection, according to the city.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 12 June 2025
Based on the story of the same name, Flanagan takes King’s nonlinear structure and wonderful conceptual hook and translates them beautifully to the screen.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 8 June 2025
Management analyst Caleb Haydock said the firm would seek public and business input before coming up with conceptual designs.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
Proposals were submitted by May 29 -- the conceptual design includes a survivor's tribute wall, a reflection pool, a hearing garden and a private gathering space for reflection, according to the city.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 12 June 2025
Based on the story of the same name, Flanagan takes King’s nonlinear structure and wonderful conceptual hook and translates them beautifully to the screen.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 8 June 2025
Management analyst Caleb Haydock said the firm would seek public and business input before coming up with conceptual designs.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 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 16 Jun. 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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