🧠conception

noun
/kənˈsɛpʃən/

Meaning

the forming or understanding of an idea; the act of conceiving a child
the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving

Example Sentences

Her conception of the project was very different from ours.

The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.

Example Expressions

from conception to completion

Synonyms

idea, notion, understanding, perception, formation, creation, beginning, fertilization
Entry 1
idea, notion, understanding, perception
Entry 2
formation, creation, beginning, fertilization

Antonyms

misunderstanding, misconception, completion, end, destruction
Entry 1
misunderstanding, misconception
Entry 2
completion, end, destruction

Collocations

original conception, artistic conception, false conception, conception of an idea, moment of conception, creative conception
Entry 1
original conception, artistic conception, false conception
Entry 2
conception of an idea, moment of conception, creative conception

More Example Sentences

This is a common misconception, many people think the same.

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