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concept rejection

[/ˈkɒnsept rɪˈdʒekʃən/]
nounpl: concept rejections
rejeição de conceito
1. The act of refusing to accept, adopt, or recognize a particular idea, theory, or principle
The concept rejection by the scientific community delayed the acceptance of the new theory.
A rejeição de conceito pela comunidade científica atrasou a aceitação da nova teoria.
2. In psychology or philosophy, the dismissal or non-acceptance of a proposed framework or model
Their concept rejection stemmed from lack of empirical evidence.
A sua rejeição de conceito originou-se da falta de evidência empírica.
Synonyms
dismissalrefusalnon-acceptancerepudiationnegação de conceito
Antonyms
concept acceptanceadoptionacceptanceaceitação de conceito

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rejeição de conceito
Standard usage in academic and technical contexts
São Paulo
rejeição de conceito
Common in business and academic environments
Portugal
rejeição do conceito
Often uses article 'do' in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw out the concept
reject the notion
dismiss the idea
rechaçar a ideia
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