Definition Synonyms
Definition of conception - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
originthe beginning of something
- The conception of the universe is a mystery.
2.
ideathe formation of an idea in the mind
- Her conception of the project was innovative.
3.
pregnancyRare the act of becoming pregnantRare
- Conception occurs when the sperm meets the egg.
Expressions with conception
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mistaken idea or notion
The theory was based on a false conception.
illustration showing imagined appearance of something unseen
The artist's conception of the new building was impressive.
Origin of conception
Latin, conceptio (a comprehending)
Terms with conception included in their meaning
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time period
duration from conception to childbirth
medical
intentional prevention of conception by natural or artificial means
medical
method used to prevent conception
capability
capable of preventing conception or impregnation
conception
time when a woman is most likely to conceive
future person
person not yet conceived, especially before their conception
reproduction
time in menstrual cycle with low conception risk
concept
symbolic conception or idea
linguistics
the inflection of a verb showing speaker's conception
contraceptive
preventing pregnancy by inhibiting conception
conception
the act of conceiving a child
family planning
connected with conception, childbirth, or actions that may cause pregnancy
herbal contraceptive
herb, Epimedium alpinum, thought to prevent conception
medical
abortion where all conception products are expelled
medicine
medical methods that help people have children when natural conception is difficult
philosophy
conception of a thing in itself
biology
conceive after a prior conception during pregnancy
religion
religious holiday celebrating Mary's Immaculate Conception
Christianity
Roman Catholic belief of Mary's sinless conception
Examples of conception in a sentence
Her conception of the idea was revolutionary. The conception of the novel was brilliant. His conception of democracy was quite different. The couple celebrated the conception with joy. Conception is a crucial step in starting a family.
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- French:conception, idée, ...
- German:Anfang, Vorstellung, ...
- Italian:concezione, concepimento, ...
- Spanish:concepción, idea, ...
- Portuguese:concepção, ideia, ...
- Chinese:起源, 构思, ...
- Japanese:起源, 構想, ...
- Arabic:نَشْأَة, تَصَوُّر, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְהַוּוּת, תְּפִיסָה, ...
- Russian:зачатие, концепция, ...
- Ukrainian:зачаття, концепція, ...
- Hindi:उत्पत्ति, परिकल्पना, ...
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