conceptually

//kənˈsɛptʃuəli//
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Adverb

conceptuallyCanonical form
1

In a way that relates to concepts or abstract ideas rather than concrete realities.

The two theories are conceptually similar, but they differ in practice.

2

From the perspective of underlying ideas or principles; in terms of the basic concept.

Conceptually, the two theories are quite similar.