conceptualization

Noun

Meaning

inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally

an elaborated concept

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

formulation conceptualisation conceptuality view approach idea image concept analysis understanding belief angle picture opinion interpretation

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Antonyms

life case fact evidence knowledge basis

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Hypernyms

concept construct conception creating by mental acts

Hyponyms

attack approach perception framing plan of attack

Examples

We are caught up in a paradox, one which might be called the paradox of conceptualization. The proper concepts are needed to formulate a good theory, but we need a good theory to arrive at the proper concepts. Abraham Kaplan

To put it boldly, it is the attempt at a posterior reconstruction of existence by the process of conceptualization. Albert Einstein

I believe that the development of language - of naming, categorization, conceptualization - destroys our ability to see as we age. Chris Ware

Two societies confronting each other with conflicting universes will both develop conceptual machineries designed to maintain their respective universes. From the point of view of intrinsic plausibility the two forms of conceptualization may seem to the outside observer to offer little choice. Peter L. Berger

I've worked with some great orchestras and amazing classical musicians, but I don't like the conceptualization of classical music as an elitist form of art. Serj Tankian

Boehm, p. 59. The conceptualization stages were important for Pei, presenting a need and an opportunity to break from the Bauhaus tradition. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

conceptualistically conceptuality conceptualizable conceptualize conceptualizer conceptually