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.

Etymology: LL conceptus f. concept-: see conceive

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.