Conceptuality

/ˌkɒnsɛptʃuˈælɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being conceptual; the nature of something as an idea or concept rather than a physical thing.

Etymology

Conceptual plus -ity (suffix creating abstract nouns). Developed in philosophical discourse to discuss the essence or quality of concepts and abstract thinking.

Kelly Says

Conceptuality explores the difference between a map and the territory it represents—one is pure concept, the other is real, and understanding this gap changed how philosophers think!

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