CONCEPTUAL Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

conceptual

adjective

kən-ˈsep-chə-wəl

Definition of conceptual

as in theoretical

dealing with or expressing a quality or idea conceptual thinking is often the most demanding kind of mental activity

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Recent Examples of conceptual This math curriculum, designed around state grade-level standards, prioritizes deeper understanding, rather than memorization, to help students develop conceptual understanding over time, said district spokesperson James Canning. — Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026 The conceptual and performance artist will be feted with an Award of Inspiration while Rexha is due to hit the stage on the heels of the release of her latest album Dirty Blonde. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026 America can fill the conceptual void with a new model of cargo vessel. — Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Telling it properly — with its merger, move, expansion, conceptual shifts and a string of geographically confusing names — would take a couple of pints. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conceptual

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There is a theoretical possibility that a team taking too long over five simultaneous substitutions could be forced to play with six for a while, which could be fun.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Errors reach combat The risks are no longer purely theoretical.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of theoretical

Adjective

That Dante lived during both the 13th and 14th centuries — and that Tosches’ movements as his novel’s protagonist take place at the start of the 21st century — means nothing in Schnabel’s meta-metaphysical realm.

— A.D. Amorosi, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026
The war on language is more metaphysical than just the policing of proper social justice terminology, Williams argues.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026

Definition of metaphysical

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That site is temporarily closed, and many of the items—pedestals and furniture, photographs and tools—are coming from Paris for this show, giving Brancusi’s cool, abstract sculptures a rich, human context.

— Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
Venus in your 12th House of Solitude trines Pluto early on, helping private healing feel less abstract and more powerful.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026

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