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conception

[ kuhn-sep-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of conceiving; the state of being conceived.
  2. fertilization; inception of pregnancy.
  3. She has some odd conceptions about life.

  4. something that is conceived:

    That machine is the conception of a genius.

  5. origination; beginning:

    The organization has been beset by problems from its conception.

  6. a sketch of something not actually existing:

    an artist's conception of ancient Athens.

  7. the act or power of forming notions, ideas, or concepts.


conception

/ əˈɛʃə /

noun

  1. 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

conception

/ ə-ĕə /

  1. The formation of a zygote resulting from the union of a sperm and egg cell; fertilization.

conception

  1. Fertilization ; the union of the sperm and ovum to form a zygote . ( See reproductive systems .)
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Derived Forms

  • DzˈپDzԲ, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • Dz·tDz· adjective
  • Dz·t adjective
  • DzcDz·tDz adjective
  • cDz·tDz noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of conception1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English concepcion from Latin DzԳپō- (stem of DzԳپō ), equivalent to Latin concept- ( concept ) + -ō- -ion
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of conception1

C13: from Latin DzԳپō, from concipere to conceive
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While her films can be quite critical of Zambian society, Nyoni herself has a “romantic” conception of the place.

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According to Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu, the nuclear deterrent "is French and will remain French – from its conception to its production to its operation, under a decision of the president."

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The Friday meeting demonstrated the Full Trump, a leader whose basic conception of geopolitics is defensible, but whose manners are deplorable.

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But, Kang added, “You cannot just play defense without articulating a muscular conception of what you stand for in this space.”

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No. I think I had this conception when I was younger: "Corporate media won't let you say X or Y."

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A conception is a notion or idea that seems complete, individual, or somewhat intricate. Do you know when to use conception, thought, idea, and notion? Learn more on .

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