Synonyms of conceptual

conceptual

adjective

kən-ˈsep-chə-wəl 

as in theoretical

dealing with or expressing a quality or idea

conceptual thinking is often the most demanding kind of mental activity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• theoretical
• theoretic
• metaphysical
• abstract
• mental
• intellectual
• speculative
• spiritual
• ideal
• ideational
• notional
• hypothetical
• cosmic
• transcendental
• invisible
• conjectural
• intangible
• cosmical
• immaterial
• incorporeal
• utopian
• romantic
• ethereal
• insubstantial
• impractical
• transcendent
• imperceptible
• nonphysical
• nonmaterial
• visionary
• unreal
• unsubstantial
• impalpable
• insensible

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• concrete
• physical
• substantial
• tangible
• material
• discernible
• visible
• appreciable
• actual
• perceptible
• observable
• definite
• sensible
• distinct
• real
• noticeable
• detectable
• nonabstract
• palpable
• factual
• defined
• discernable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conceptual

The end of the Cold War produced a rush of work seeking to assess new political, archival, and conceptual openings. —Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025

The Sacramento County Recreation and Park Commission’s four members were tasked Thursday with reviewing the conceptual plan. —Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 1 Mar. 2025

Buyers are still looking for the most commercial pieces, without taking the whole range or more conceptual looks. —Rhonda Richford, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025

Their dexterity in formal skills is matched by their conceptual prowess. —Shantay Robinson, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025