conceptually

American  

[kuhn-sep-choo-uh-lee] / kənˈsɛp tʃu ə li /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• nonconceptually adverb
• unconceptually adverb

Etymology

Origin of conceptually

conceptual ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

These regulations are therefore conceptually different from the one struck down in West Virginia v.

From Slate • Feb. 20, 2026

“It was just a good way to conceptually understand and get started,” she says.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

All my projects have started with an idea that then doesn’t come to fruition, and it’s more so just what kick-starts the creative process for me, being like, “OK, this conceptually is cool.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

Hulshof said the regime change may “at least conceptually enhance ConocoPhillips’ position to benefit from either reclamation of assets or ease of payments.”

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

Instead, the relationship of music and dance to everyday life is so close that the people have no need to conceptually separate the two.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin