concept

• Eine abstrakte Idee oder ein allgemeiner Begriff, der etwas im Geist darstellt und oft als Grundlage für Gedanken und Überzeugungen dient.

An abstract idea or general notion that represents something in the mind, often used as a building block for thoughts and beliefs.

1. Abstract ideaB1formal

   A general notion or idea about something, often theoretical.

   Abstrakte Idee

   • The concept of freedom is important in many cultures.
   • He explained the basic concepts of physics.
   • This book introduces the concept of sustainable development.

   Synonymeabstractionconceptionconstructhypothesisideamental representationnotiontheorythought

2. Plan or intentionB2formal

   An original idea or plan for something new.

   Konzept

   • The architect presented a new concept for the building.
   • They developed a marketing concept for the product launch.
   • The concept behind the design is simplicity and elegance.

   Synonymeconceptiondesignideaintentionnotionplanproposal