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conceptually

adv.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //kənˈsɛptʃuəɫi// UK //kənsˈɛptʃuːəli// con·cep·tu·al·ly

adv. in a way that relates to ideas rather than physical things. You use this when you are thinking about something in a general or abstract way.

adv. in a manner relating to ideas, theories, or mental processes rather than physical reality.


SIMPLE

The two theories are conceptually different.

CONTEXTUAL

The new software is conceptually simple, but it takes a lot of time to master all the features.

COMPLEX

While the two projects share a similar goal, they are conceptually distinct because one focuses on long-term sustainability while the other prioritizes immediate economic gains.

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