CONCEPT


Meaning of CONCEPT in English

n. 1 a general notion; an abstract idea (the concept of evolution). 2 colloq. an idea or invention to help sell or publicize a commodity (a new concept in swimwear). 3 Philos. an idea or mental picture of a group or class of objects formed by combining all their aspects.

[ LL conceptus f. concept-: see conceive ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.