conceptualize
conceptualize · conceptualizes · conceptualized · conceptualizing
To interpret a phenomenon by forming a conceptTo interpret a phenomenon by forming a concept.
US/kənsˈɛptʃwəlˌaɪz/
» This is hard to conceptualize.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To interpret a phenomenon by forming a concept.
(transitive)To conceive the idea for something.
have the idea for
Examples
2 sentencesThis is hard to conceptualize.
The best way to conceptualize looting is as similar to pollution, a byproduct of the economics of the antiquities trade.
Translations
5 languagesForms
conceptualizes, conceptualizing, conceptualized, conceptualized| Base form | conceptualize · to conceptualize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | conceptualizes |
| Present participle | conceptualizing |
| Past simple | conceptualized |
| Past participle | conceptualized |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- have the idea for:gestateconceiveconceptualise
Word family
11 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle