conceptualization
|con-cep-tu-al-i-za-tion|
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/kənˌsɛptʃuəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/kənˌsɛptjʊəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(conceptualize)
forming an idea
Etymology
Etymology Information
'conceptualization' originates from the Latin word 'conceptus,' where 'concept-' meant 'to take in' or 'to conceive.'
Historical Evolution
'conceptus' transformed into the French word 'conceptualiser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'conceptualize' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to conceive an idea,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the action or process of forming a concept or idea of something.
The conceptualization of the project took several months.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40