Conceptual

From Medieval Latin conceptuÄlis, from Latin conceptus, perfect passive participle of concipio ("take hold of; conceive"); see concept and -al.

Full definition of conceptual

Of, or relating to concepts or mental conception; existing in the imaginationWe defined a conceptual model before designing the real thing.

Schuster Hepaticae V|viiiThe 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 underwentâ€”often repeatedâ€”conceptual modification.