All conceptual synonyms
con·cep·tu·al
C c adj conceptual
- visionary — given to or characterized by fanciful, not presently workable, or unpractical ideas, views, or schemes: a visionary enthusiast.
- theoretical — given to, forming, or dealing with theories; speculative.
- imaginary — existing only in the imagination or fancy; not real; fancied: an imaginary illness; the imaginary animals in the stories of Dr. Seuss.
- notional — pertaining to or expressing a notion or idea.
- theoretic — of, relating to, or consisting in theory; not practical (distinguished from applied).
- unapplied — having a practical purpose or use; derived from or involved with actual phenomena (distinguished from theoretical, opposed to pure): applied mathematics; applied science.
adjective conceptual
- abstract — An abstract idea or way of thinking is based on general ideas rather than on real things and events.