inception
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in·cep·tion

noun \in-ˈsep-shən\

Definition of INCEPTION

: an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement

Examples of INCEPTION

  1. The project has been shrouded in controversy from its inception.
  2. Since its inception, the business has expanded to become a national retail chain.
  3. We'll assist you at every stage from inception to completion.

Origin of INCEPTION

Middle English incepcion, from Latin inception-, inceptio, from incipere to begin, from in- + capere to take
First Known Use: 15th century

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