verb (used with object), con·cep·tu·al·ized, con·cep·tu·al·iz·ing.
- to form into a concept; make a concept of.
verb (used without object), con·cep·tu·al·ized, con·cep·tu·al·iz·ing.
- to form a concept; think in concepts.
verb
- to form (a concept or concepts) out of observations, experience, data, etc
1969, from re- + conceptualize. Related: Reconceptualized; reconceptualizing.
1892, from conceptual + -ize. Related: Conceptualized; conceptualizing.