1con·cept 
/ˈkɑ:nˌsɛpt/ noun
plural con·cepts /ˈkɑ:nˌsɛpt/ noun [count] : an idea of what something is or how it works
▪ She is familiar with basic concepts of psychology. ▪ not a new concept ▪ a concept borrowed from computer programming ▪ She seems to be a little unclear on the concept of good manners. [=she seems not to understand what good manners are]
▪ She is familiar with basic concepts of psychology. ▪ not a new concept ▪ a concept borrowed from computer programming ▪ She seems to be a little unclear on the concept of good manners. [=she seems not to understand what good manners are]
