AWL Sublist 1 · Academic Word

concept

/ˈkɑːnsept/ Syllables: ˈcon·cept

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

An abstract idea or general principle that forms the basis of understanding.

Synonyms

idea notion principle

Antonyms

None available

Translations

concept in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

مفهوم، فكرة

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

فكرة مجردة أو مبدأ عام يساعدنا على فهم الأشياء.

Easy Explanation

A concept is a general idea or mental framework. 'Justice', 'democracy', and 'gravity' are concepts — ideas rather than things.

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Memory TipConcept comes from Latin 'concipere' meaning to conceive — an idea you conceive in your mind.

Contextual Examples

The concept of sustainability is central to modern environmental policy.

Students often struggle with abstract concepts in their first year of university.

The paper introduces a new conceptual framework for analysing economic inequality.

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