high-concept

== English == === Etymology === From high (adjective) +‎ concept (noun). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌhaɪˈkɒnsɛpt/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌhaɪˈkɑnˌsɛpt/ Hyphenation: high-con‧cept === Adjective === high-concept (film, literature, television, sometimes derogatory) Of a work such as a book, film, or television programme: based on an appealing and easily communicable idea; also, of or relating to such a work. Antonym: low-concept (by extension, sometimes proscribed) Based on an idea or theme, especially one regarded as highly artistic or intellectual. ==== Usage notes ==== Sense 2 (“based on an idea or theme, especially one regarded as highly artistic or intellectual”) is sometimes considered incorrect as it can confuse readers who expect the meaning conveyed by sense 1. ==== Related terms ==== high concept (noun) (attested slightly later than the adjective) ==== Translations ==== === References === === Further reading === high concept on Wikipedia.Wikipedia