conception
con·cep·tion
noun \kən-ˈsep-shən\Definition of CONCEPTION
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a : the capacity, function, or process of forming or understanding ideas or abstractions or their symbols b : a general idea : concept c : a complex product of abstract or reflective thinking d : the sum of a person's ideas and beliefs concerning something
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: the originating of something in the mind
— con·cep·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
— con·cep·tive \-ˈsep-tiv\ adjective
Examples of CONCEPTION
- He directed the project from conception to production.
- the conception of a new device
- They have a clear conception of how the process works.
- a child's conception of responsibility
- They have very different conceptions of the proper role of government.
Origin of CONCEPTION
Middle English concepcioun, from Anglo-French concepcion, from Latin conception-, conceptio, from concipere
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to CONCEPTION
- Synonyms
- concept, generalization, generality, notion, stereotype
See Synonym Discussion at idea
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Rhymes with CONCEPTION
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noun \kən-ˈsep-shən\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of CONCEPTION
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