Conceptual vs Formal - What's the difference?
conceptual | formal |
Of, or relating to concepts or mental conception; existing in the imagination
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Of, or relating to conceptualism
Being in accord with established forms.
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Official.
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Relating to the form or structure of something.
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Relating to formation.
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Ceremonial.
:(rfquote-sense)
Proper, according to strict etiquette; not casual.
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Organized; well-structured and planned.
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(mathematics) Relating to mere manipulation and construction of strings of symbols, without regard to their meaning.
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Formalin.
An evening gown.
An event with a formal dress code.
As an adjective conceptual
is of, or relating to concepts or mental conception; existing in the imagination.As a noun formal is
an objective.conceptual
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- We defined a conceptual model before designing the real thing.
- The repeated exposure, over decades, to most taxa here treated has resulted in repeated modifications of both diagnoses and discussions, as initial ideas of the various taxa underwent—often repeated—conceptual modification.
Derived terms
* aconceptual * conceptually * conceptual model * conceptual art * conceptual graph * conceptual network * preconceptualDescendants
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English
Adjective
(en adjective)Antonyms
* informalDerived terms
* formal cause * formalize * formalist * formalism * formalityNoun
(en noun)- Jenny took Sam to her Year 12 formal .