Conceptually

/kənˈsɛptʃuəli/ adverb

Definition

In a conceptual manner; relating to or based on concepts or abstract ideas rather than physical reality.

Etymology

Conceptual plus -ly (adverb suffix). Appeared in philosophical and scientific writing to distinguish abstract thinking from concrete observation.

Kelly Says

Scientists can agree 'conceptually' that gravity pulls objects toward each other, but 'actually' they still argue about what gravity really IS at the quantum level!

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