conception

/kən'sepʃn/
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conception

The artist's conception of the new park includes a large fountain and many trees.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The formation of an idea or plan in the mind; the process of conceiving something mentally: The act of forming a concept, idea, or plan.
    • The moment or process of fertilization, when a woman or female animal becomes pregnant: The beginning of pregnancy.
    • An abstract or general idea derived from specific instances; a concept: A notion or understanding of something.
    • The beginning or origin of something: The point at which something starts.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Mental Formation):
    • The conception of the novel took several years.
    • The project's success depended on a brilliant initial conception.
  • Noun (Beginning of Pregnancy):
    • The date of conception is important for calculating the due date.
  • Noun (Abstract Idea):
    • He has a different conception of what freedom means.
    • The book challenges traditional conceptions of beauty.
  • Noun (Origin):
    • The company has been innovative since its conception.
Advanced Usage
  • "to have no conception of something": to have no understanding or idea about something.
    • He had no conception of the difficulties involved.
  • "from conception to completion": from the very beginning to the very end of a process.
    • The manager oversaw the project from conception to completion.
Variants and Related Words
  • Conceive (verb): To form an idea or plan in the mind; to become pregnant.
    • It's hard to conceive of a world without the internet.
  • Concept (noun): An abstract idea or general notion.
    • The basic concept is easy to understand.
  • Conceptual (adjective): Relating to or based on mental concepts.
    • The artist's work is more conceptual than visual.
  • Misconception (noun): A view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty thinking or understanding.
    • It's a common misconception that all snakes are dangerous.
Synonyms
  • Idea: A thought or suggestion about a possible course of action.
  • Notion: A conception of or belief about something.
  • Concept: An abstract idea.
  • Inception: The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.
  • Fertilization: The action or process of fertilizing an egg or female animal or plant, involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
Related Phrases
  • "immaculate conception": In Christian theology, the doctrine that the Virgin Mary was conceived free from original sin. (Note: This is a specific theological term and a compound phrase using the word "conception").
  • "pre-conception": Existing or occurring before conception (of a child or an idea).
conception

The artist's conception of the new park includes a large fountain and many trees.

Noun
  1. the creation of something in the mind
  2. the event that occurred at the beginning of something
    • from its creation the plan was doomed to failure
  3. the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon
  4. an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

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