conceptually

[ kuhn-sep-choo-uh-lee ]

adverb

1. in a way that pertains to concepts, ideas, theories, mental constructs or models, etc.:

   While web development is easy to describe conceptually, implementation involves an overwhelming array of languages, platforms, and templates.

2. in a way that pertains to design or creative vision:

   Your donation page should feel aesthetically and conceptually in line with the rest of your organization's online presence.

Other Words From

• non·con·cep·tu·al·ly adverb
• un·con·cep·tu·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of conceptually¹

conceptual ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

They are conceptually distinct and utterly different in tone yet share certain characteristics.

From Los Angeles Times

Nine recent paintings and 18 light installations, 11 of which were made for the exhibition, comprise a visually, conceptually and perceptually thrilling survey of the Berlin-based, Icelandic Danish artist’s work from the last 20 years.

From Los Angeles Times

Our revolution was based on a democracy where conceptually all men are created equal and endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, including life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

From Salon

"The crux of our strategy is conceptually very simple," Alamgir said.

From Science Daily

The result is extraordinary — both technically and conceptually — and brings to the surface the racist animus long accepted as underpinning Bickle’s barely contained rage.

From New York Times