Example: The conceptualization of democracy evolved significantly during the Enlightenment.
Definition
"Conceptualization" refers to the process of forming or developing a clear and organized idea or concept about something, especially in historical contexts like the development of political systems or philosophies. It involves abstract thinking to understand and define complex notions.
Translations
conceptualización
conceptualisatie
conceptualització
conceptualisation
Begriffserfassung
Etymology
The word "conceptualization" derives from the Latin root 'conceptus,' meaning 'something conceived,' combined with the suffix '-ization,' indicating the process of making or becoming. It entered English in the mid-19th century, reflecting the growing interest in abstract thinking and theory formation.
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"Conceptualization" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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