initialconcept
nounUK /ɪˈnɪʃəl ˈkɒnsɛpt/
US /ɪˈnɪʃəl ˈkɑːnsɛpt/
The first idea you have about something.
The initial concept for the treehouse was just a drawing on a napkin.
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2. The earliest version of a product or design before it is changed.
The initial concept of the phone was much bigger than the one we use today.
3. A simple beginning idea used to start a group project.
Our initial concept was to build a robot, but we later chose a kite.
4. The first thought that comes to mind before thinking more.
His initial concept of the game was too easy, so he added more rules.