Word · Frequency #5871
conceptual
概念的
relating to or based on concepts or ideas
- 1.
Of, or relating to concepts or mental conception.
概念的,或与概念或心理构想有关的。
- 2.
Existing only in the imagination.
仅存在于想象中的。
- 3.
Of or relating to conceptualism.
概念论的,或与概念论有关的。
概念的,或与概念或心理构想有关的。；仅存在于想象中的。；概念论的,或与概念论有关的。；概念的；[医] 概念的
In use
The two theories have a fundamental conceptual difference.
She struggled with the conceptual framework of the new philosophy.
This class focuses on the conceptual understanding of physics, not just formulas.
be conceptual
表示某物具有概念性质，常用于对比抽象与具体。
This framework is conceptual rather than practical.
这个框架是概念性的而非实用性的。
conceptual + noun
常修饰抽象名词，如 thinking、framework 等。
Conceptual understanding is crucial.
概念理解至关重要。
adverb + conceptual
可用 highly、purely、largely 等副词修饰。
Connections
Collocations
- conceptual framework
- 概念框架
- The study is based on a strong conceptual framework.这项研究基于一个强大的概念框架。
- conceptual understanding
- 概念理解
- Students need to develop a deep conceptual understanding of the topic.学生需要对这个主题有深刻的概念理解。
- conceptual model
- 概念模型
- The researchers proposed a new conceptual model for the process.研究人员为这个过程提出了一个新的概念模型。
- conceptual design
- 概念设计
- The conceptual design phase is crucial for the project's success.概念设计阶段对项目的成功至关重要。
- conceptual clarity
- 概念清晰
- The argument lacks conceptual clarity.这个论点缺乏概念上的清晰度。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
concept（概念）+ ual（形容词后缀）→ 概念的。想象“概念”加上尾巴就是“概念的”。
Context & Register
通常用于正式或学术语境，多见于学术写作、理论讨论。
Grammar Note
通常用作定语或表语
Pronunciation & Spelling
All words share the spelling chunk -tual. Note that the stressed vowel varies: /ɛ/ in conceptual and perceptual, /æ/ in actual and factual, /ʌ/ in punctual, /ɜː/ in virtual, and /ɛ/ in intellectual (with a different stress pattern). Spelling is similar but pronunciation differs in the vowel.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.