I. ˈkän-ˌsept noun
Etymology: Latin conceptum, neuter of conceptus, past participle of concipere to conceive — more at conceive
Date: 1556
1. : something conceived in the mind : thought , notion
2. : an abstract or generic idea generalized from particular instances
Synonyms: see idea
II. adjective
Date: 1896
1. : organized around a main idea or theme
a concept album
2. : created to illustrate a concept
a concept car