"high concept" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: high concepts [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} high concept (plural high concepts)
  1. (of a film, book, etc.) An appealing idea for a work that can be understandably summarized in a few sentences or less. Wikipedia link: high concept Tags: usually Related terms: elevator pitch
    Sense id: en-high_concept-en-noun-xFhgtPiW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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