Conceptueel
Example: Het conceptuele denken helpt ons complexe problemen beter te begrijpen.
Definition
"Conceptueel" is an adjective describing something related to or based on abstract ideas and mental concepts rather than practical or concrete realities. It often refers to thinking or approaches that emphasize understanding principles and theories behind phenomena.
Etymology
The word "conceptueel" comes from the Dutch adaptation of the Latin root 'conceptus,' meaning 'something conceived.' It evolved through French 'conceptuel,' reflecting ideas related to notions and mental constructs. Did you know? The original Latin root relates to the act of taking in or comprehending ideas.
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"Conceptueel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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