conceptualizing
|con-cep-tu-al-iz-ing|
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/kənˈsɛptʃuəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
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/kənˈsɛptjʊəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
(conceptualize)
forming an idea
Etymology
Etymology Information
'conceptualize' originates from the Latin word 'conceptus,' meaning 'a thought or idea.'
Historical Evolution
'conceptus' evolved into the French word 'conceptualiser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'conceptualize.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to form a thought or idea,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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