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View usage for: (kənsepʃən) Word forms: plural conceptions1. variable nounA conception of something is an idea that you have of it in your mind. My conception of a garden was based on gardens I had visited in England. [+ of] I see him as someone with not the slightest conception of teamwork. [+ of] 2. uncountable nounConception is the forming of an idea for something in your mind. The symphony is admirable in conception. The other fundamental consideration in the conception of a plan is function. Synonyms: idea, plan, design, image More Synonyms of conception 3. variable nounConception is the process in which a woman 's egg is fertilized and she becomes pregnant. Six weeks after conception your baby is the size of your little fingernail. Teenage conceptions have risen steadily in the last ten years. Synonyms: impregnation, insemination, fertilization, germination More Synonyms of conception More Synonyms of conception conception in British English (kənˈsɛpʃən) noun1. something conceived; notion, idea, design, or plan 2. the description under which someone considers something her conception of freedom is wrong 3. the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm in the Fallopian tube followed by implantation in the womb 4. origin or beginning from its conception the plan was a failure 5. the act or power of forming notions; invention Derived forms conceptional (conˈceptional) or conceptive (conˈceptive) adjective Word origin C13: from Latin conceptiō, from concipere to conceiveconception in American English (kənˈsɛpʃən) noun1. a conceiving or being conceived 2. that which is conceived; specif., an embryo or fetus 3. the beginning of some process, chain of events, etc. 4. the act, process, or power of conceiving mentally; formulation of ideas, esp. of abstractions 5. a mental impression; general notion; concept 6. an original idea, design, plan, etc. SIMILAR WORDS: iˈdea Derived forms conceptional (conˈceptional) adjective Word origin ME concepcioun < OFr conception < L conceptio, a comprehending, conception < conceptus: see conceive Synonyms of 'conception'understanding, idea, picture, impression idea, plan, design, image impregnation, insemination, fertilization, germination origin, beginning, launching, birth More Synonyms of conception In other languagesconception British English: conception NOUN A conception of something is an idea that you have of it in your mind. The popular conception of a prince is someone blond and elegant, who captivates all the women in the kingdom. - American English: conception
- Brazilian Portuguese: concepção
- Chinese: 概念对某事物的
- European Spanish: concepción
- French: conception
- German: Vorstellung
- Italian: concezione
- Japanese: 考え
- Korean: 생각
- European Portuguese: concepção
- Latin American Spanish: concepción
Definition a notion, idea, or plan He doesn't have the slightest conception of teamwork. Definition a notion, idea, or plan The symphony is admirable in its conception. Definition the fertilization of an egg by a sperm in the Fallopian tube followed by implantation in the womb Six weeks after conception your baby is the size of your little fingernail. Synonyms impregnation insemination germination Definition origin or beginning It is six years since the project's conception. Additional synonymsDefinition awareness and understanding of a problem or difficulty They have a strong appreciation of the importance of economic incentives. Synonyms awareness, understanding, regard, knowledge, recognition, perception, sympathy, consciousness, sensitivity, realization, comprehension, familiarity, mindfulness, cognizanceDefinition a start Think of this as a new beginning. Synonyms start, opening, break (informal), chance, source, opportunity, birth, origin, introduction, outset, starting point, onset, overture, initiation, inauguration, inception, commencement, opening move Definition the beginning of something the birth of popular democracy Synonyms beginning, start, rise, source, origin, emergence, outset, genesis, initiation, inauguration, inception, commencement, fountainhead |