conceptual
/kənˈsɛp.tjʊəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of, or relating to concepts or mental conception.
Adjective
Examples
The repeated exposure, over decades, to most taxa here treated has resulted in repeated modifications of both diagnoses and discussions, as initial ideas of the various taxa underwent—often repeated—conceptual modification.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Existing only in the imagination.
Adjective
Examples
We defined a conceptual model before designing the real thing.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “conceptual” mean?
Of, or relating to concepts or mental conception.
Is “conceptual” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.