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
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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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The first step would be securing conceptual acceptance from forest officials as part of a long-term planning document.
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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—Bill Kopp, SPIN, 25 Nov. 2024
The road is still in its initial project development and environment study phase but a firm route and conceptual design is anticipated by third quarter of next year.
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WisDOT in 2023 disclosed seven conceptual plans to repair I-794 and two plans to remove it.
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Seth emphasizes that in his view, all of the Avett Brothers albums are conceptual.
—Bill Kopp, SPIN, 25 Nov. 2024
The road is still in its initial project development and environment study phase but a firm route and conceptual design is anticipated by third quarter of next year.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
WisDOT in 2023 disclosed seven conceptual plans to repair I-794 and two plans to remove it.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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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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