German word

Konzeption

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔnt͡sɛpˈt͡si̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounconcept

Example

Die Konzeption des Projekts ist noch nicht fertig.

The concept for the project is not finished yet.

Illustration for Konzeption (concept)

More examples

Die strategische Konzeption legt Zielgruppen und Maßnahmen fest.

The strategic concept defines target groups and measures.

Core concept

A project's blueprint, combining its aims, structure, and practical approach in one developed plan.

Common phrases

  • strategische Konzeption

    strategic concept

  • Konzeption veröffentlichen

    publish the concept

  • überarbeitete Konzeption

    revised concept

Similar words

Konzept: A written or visual framework defining goals and the basic direction toward them.
Plan: A specific timetable setting out actions in sequence and by date.
Idee: A starting thought that inspires an action or creation.
Strategie: A long-range course of action for reaching major goals.

Definition in German

Konzeption bezeichnet die Planung und das Ausformulieren einer Idee vor der Umsetzung.

Word origin

The German noun is a borrowing from French conception, ultimately based on Latin conceptio and the verb concipere, 'to conceive'.

Usage tips

  • Konzeption sounds formal and often names both the planning process and the resulting plan, while Idee is usually less developed.

Other meanings

  • planningnoun
  • conceptionnoun
  • designnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • konzipierenconceptualizeverb
  • konzeptionellconceptualadjective

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