concept sentence
A compound noun formed from 'concept' (from Latin 'conceptus', meaning 'a thing conceived' or 'an idea', related to 'concipere' 'to take in, conceive') and 'sentence' (from Old French 'sentence', ultimately from Latin 'sententia', meaning 'opinion, judgment, thought'). The phrase combines these meanings to denote a sentence that encapsulates a core idea.
A 'concept sentence' is a sentence that expresses the main idea, central theme, or core proposition of a paragraph, section, or a larger piece of writing. In English academic and formal writing, it's crucial for guiding the reader and organizing information. It is very similar to what English speakers often call a topic sentence or, in the context of essays, a thesis statement. For 英語 speakers, the most accurate and commonly used equivalent is 『トピックセンテンス』 (topic sentence), which reflects its role in structuring arguments and paragraphs. Other close equivalents include 『主題文』 (main idea sentence) and 『中心文』 (central sentence). While 『コンセプト文』 is a literal translation, it is important to note that in 英語, this term is not commonly used to mean a sentence that encapsulates the main idea of a text block; instead, it might refer to a sentence that *defines* a particular concept.
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- The first sentence of each paragraph should ideally be a concept sentence that introduces its main point. — 各段落の最初の文は、その主要な点を導入するコンセプトセンテンスであるべきです。
- Students are taught to identify the concept sentence to quickly grasp the author's argument. — 学生は著者の主張を素早く理解するために、コンセプトセンテンスを特定するように教えられます。
- For an effective essay, ensure your introduction includes a clear concept sentence that outlines your argument. — 効果的なエッセイのためには、導入部にあなたの主張を明確に概説するコンセプトセンテンスを含めるようにしてください。
