1. Of or relating to concepts or mental conception: conceptual discussions that antedated development of the new product. 2. Of or relating to conceptualism.
Definition of conceptual adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Something is conceptual when it deals primarily with abstract or original thoughts. A conceptual plan is one in an early stage. To make it work, you'll need to flesh out the details.
The software is conceptually similar to an earlier product but is much easier to use.