Conceptueel
Example: Het conceptuele idee achter het kunstwerk is moeilijk te begrijpen.
Definition
"Conceptueel" is an adjective describing something related to or based on abstract ideas or concepts rather than practical or physical aspects. For example, a "conceptueel" idea focuses on theoretical understanding rather than tangible details.
Etymology
The word "conceptueel" comes from the Latin root 'conceptus', meaning 'concept' or 'idea', combined with the suffix '-eel' used in Dutch to form adjectives. It entered Dutch through French or Latin influence, reflecting its philosophical usage related to abstract thinking.
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"Conceptueel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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