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conceptual

[kuhn-sep-choo-uhl] / kənˈsɛp tʃu əl /
ADJECTIVE
abstract
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STRONGEST


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When she came to “Rooster,” she said, Cristle was a conceptual kernel she teased into a labyrinth.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

Two shows open at the Hammer this spring, exploring cultural heritage across the Americas and the idea of “‘space’ as a conceptual framework,” respectively, through living material sculptures, paintings, installations and mixed media works.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The planned manufacturing hub is largely conceptual at this stage, and details, including which American companies will participate and just what they will build in the Philippines, are yet to be determined.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

But first, those who bet on Polymarket that the Surge would return to a conceptual lead item on March 21 can collect their winnings.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

For knowledge of substance Newton substituted conceptual models that worked reliably and accurately.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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