conceptually
As an idea
Conceptually means in terms of concepts or abstract ideas, as opposed to concrete details or practical application.
It addresses how something is thought about or understood at a fundamental level: The plan is conceptually sound but may face implementation challenges.
Conceptually, the two approaches are identical.
Based on hypothesis, untested
- notionalConceptual, not concrete
- intangibleNot physically present
- nonphysicalNot of matter
- immaterialLacking physical form; unimportant
metaphysical · ideational · hypothetical · speculative · generalized · schematic · diagrammatic · symbolic
Able to conceive new ideas
- innovativeIntroducing new ideas
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- inventiveShowing original thought
- originalFirst or inventive
ideational · brainstorming · visualizing · intuitive · inspired · ingenious · generative · exploratory
Following ordered procedures
- methodicalOrganized and deliberate
- logicalBased on valid reasoning
- reasonedDerived through careful thought
- structuredArranged in organized form
categorical · classificatory · diagnostic · evaluative · comparative · interpretive · deductive · inductive
Assumed but unproven
- conjecturalBased on incomplete evidence
- speculativeBased on conjecture
- postulatedAssumed for argument's sake
- axiomaticAccepted without question
paradigmatic · propositional · principled · doctrinal · ideological · suppositional · predictive · explanatory
Concerning existence's nature
- epistemologicalRelating to knowledge theory
- metaphysicalBeyond the material realm
- phenomenologicalRelating to conscious experience study
- existentialRelating to existence itself
idealist · realist · dualist · pragmatic · rationalist · empiricist · humanist · dialectical
theoretical
Based on hypothesis, untested
- notionalConceptual, not concrete
- intangibleNot physically present
- nonphysicalNot of matter
immaterial · metaphysical · ideational · hypothetical · speculative · generalized · schematic · diagrammatic · symbolic · representational
imaginative
Able to conceive new ideas
- innovativeIntroducing new ideas
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- inventiveShowing original thought
original · ideational · brainstorming · visualizing · intuitive · inspired · ingenious · generative · exploratory · experimental
systematic
Following ordered procedures
- methodicalOrganized and deliberate
- logicalBased on valid reasoning
- reasonedDerived through careful thought
structured · categorical · classificatory · diagnostic · evaluative · comparative · interpretive · deductive · inductive · rigorous
hypothetical
Assumed but unproven
- conjecturalBased on incomplete evidence
- speculativeBased on conjecture
- postulatedAssumed for argument's sake
axiomatic · paradigmatic · propositional · principled · doctrinal · ideological · suppositional · predictive · explanatory · foundational
ontological
Concerning existence's nature
- epistemologicalRelating to knowledge theory
- metaphysicalBeyond the material realm
- phenomenologicalRelating to conscious experience study
existential · idealist · realist · dualist · pragmatic · rationalist · empiricist · humanist · dialectical · hermeneutic
- mental adverbsmentally, cognitively, consciously, unconsciously, subconsciously
- formal adverbsaccordingly, consequently, furthermore, hence, hereby
- philosophy adverbslogically, rationally, ethically, morally, metaphysically
conceptuallyconcretely
In a definite manner
tangibly · physically · materially · palpably · substantively
conceptuallypractically
Almost but not quite
operationally · actually · functionally · in practice · applied
conceptuallyspecifically
In a precise manner
technically · in detail · granularly · literally · mechanistically
- conceptual artWork valuing notion over form
- conceptual artistOne who values idea over object
- conceptual understandingComprehension of abstract principles
- conceptual breakthroughMajor advance in thinking
- conceptual frameworkStructure for organizing ideas
- conceptual designInitial creative framework
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