conceptionaladj.
/kənˈsɛpʃn̩(ə)l/, /kənˈsɛpʃən(ə)l/, U.S. /kənˈsɛpʃ(ə)nəl/ Relating to, or of the nature of, a conception or idea. Also: relating to the conception of offspring.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > mental capacity > perception or cognition > faculty of ideation > idea, notion, or concept > [adjective]
ideal1611
conceptive1650
conceptional1738
conceptual1825
notional1839
idealist1856
ideate1966
1738 Andrews's Remarkable News from Stars sig. C5v I know some good Astrologians that look upon the Winter lngress, as the conceptional Scheme of the World's Revolution.
1784 E. Sibly New & Compl. Illustr. Astrol. ii. 791 However strong the significators of both, or either of the parents may be, yet those proper to the fœtus or conceptional matter, invariably take the lead.
1855 H. H. Milman Hist. Lat. Christianity VI. xiv. iii. 457 Intelligence..peopled with the same ideas, representatives of things, conceptional entities, even words.
1875 W. D. Whitney Life & Growth Lang. v. 90 More abstract and conceptional.
1910 Encycl. Brit. VI. 462 His system may..be described as conceptional.
2000 Irish Times 14 July b13 Applicants must..have..excellent decision making, conceptional, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2015; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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adj.1738