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con·cept

concept

 
 
pronunciation:
kan sept
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A concept is an idea of what something is.
Our concept of owning a pet is different from our neighbors'. Our dog sleeps on my bed and is like a member of our family. Their dog is not allowed in the house.The concept of a "process" is important to know, but it's a little difficult to explain.
synonyms:
idea
similar words:
fancy, image, impression, thought
definition 2: A concept is a new and different idea that nobody has ever thought of before.
Growing food and then freezing it right away was a new concept in America in the early twentieth century.
synonyms:
idea, theory
similar words:
thought
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