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Describing Words — Lesson 99

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conceptually

kənˈseptʃuəli

In a conceptual manner — she approached the problem conceptually before attempting a solution.

Conceptually, the project is sound, but we need to work out the practical details.

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conciliatory

kənˈsɪliətɔːri

A conciliatory person or action is intended to make people feel calmer and less — the meeting had a conciliatory atmosphere after the tense start.

After the argument, she sent a conciliatory email trying to make things right.

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concise

kənˈsaɪs

Using few words to express a lot of meaning — his writing is clear and concise.

She gave a concise summary of the report.

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concisely

kənˈsaɪsli

In a way that uses few words to express much — she explained the concept concisely.

Please answer the question concisely.

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conclusive

kənˈkluːsɪv

Serving to settle an issue or question — the evidence was conclusive.

The evidence was conclusive.

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conclusively

kənˈkluːsɪvli

In a way that settles an issue or question completely and finally — she was conclusively shown to be innocent.

The experiment conclusively proved the theory.

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concretely

kənˈkriːtli

In a way that is specific, definite, and clearly expressed rather than abstract — let's look at this concretely instead of in theory.

The report explains the policy concretely without vague language.

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concurrent

kənˈkɜrənt

Happening or existing at the same time as something else — the two events were concurrent.

The two events were concurrent.

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concurrently

kənˈkɜːrəntli

At the same time — she studied French and Spanish concurrently.

The two programs run concurrently on the computer.

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condign

kənˈdaɪn

Deserved or appropriate to what is merited, typically used in reference to — the criticism was condign and well-deserved.

The court delivered a condign punishment to the guilty party.

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conditional

kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl

Depending on or subject to a certain condition being met — a conditional sentence usually contains an 'if' clause.

Your admission is conditional on passing the entrance exam.

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conducive

kənˈduːsɪv

Making something possible or likely to happen — good lighting is conducive to productivity.

The quiet environment was conducive to studying.

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