Meaning
An abstract and general idea; an abstraction.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Etymology tree Latin conceptusder. Middle French conceptbor. English concept Borrowed from Middle French concept, from Latin conceptus (“a thought, purpose, also a conceiving, etc.”), from concipiō (“to take in, conceive”). Doublet of conceit and concetto. See conceive.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
misconception
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: