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 The conceptual vocabulary of tribal psychology appears increasingly necessary to make sense of this. — Michael Morris, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 His work ranged from conceptual installations to assemblage sculptures and paintings. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 From Disruption Management To Business Continuity The shift that airlines need to make is both conceptual and technological. — Abha Dogra, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 However, sparse physical controls force heavy reliance on voice commands or the companion app, and the broader conceptual AI features fall short of being genuinely useful. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conceptual

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The measurements showed relatively strong emission from the single crystal, consistent with theoretical predictions.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Planning for a theoretical catastrophe can lead clients in unexpected directions.

— Megan Buerger, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of theoretical

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The best moments on records like Redemption, Blackheart, and Second Line use her knack for grand, metaphysical metaphors to charge her singing with epic stakes.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Our work re-imagines these ancient tombs as theatrical spaces, built to perpetuate a form of metaphysical human experience.

— Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of metaphysical

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An abstract painting by Walker features in Kindred’s show, signalled by the artist’s former profession as a trainee dancer at the Royal Ballet School.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Newspapers and books also joined the dots between apparently disconnected events and items of gossip, helping readers to see their problems in abstract, systemic and political terms.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

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