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conception

[kuhn-sep-shuhn] / kənˈsɛp ʃən /
NOUN
understanding; idea
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciation conceit concept impression interpretation notion perception realization
STRONG
apperception apprehension clue cognition comprehension consideration design dreaming explanation exposition fancy image inkling intellection meditation musing philosophizing picture plan representation speculation thought version
WEAK
cogitating communing concentrating considering deliberating envisaging fancying imagining meditating mental grasp speculating
Antonyms
STRONG
concrete fact ignorance misunderstanding reality truth
WEAK
abortion being death
NOUN
beginning, birth
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fertilization origin
STRONG
formation germination impregnation inception initiation insemination invention launching outset start
Antonyms
STRONG
conclusion end ending finish
WEAK
abortion being concrete death

Usage

What are other ways to say conception? The noun conception suggests a thought that seems complete, individual, recent, or somewhat intricate: The architect's conception delighted them. Thought, which reflects its primary emphasis on the mental process, may denote any concept except the more weighty and elaborate ones: I welcomed his thoughts on the subject. A thought came to him. Notion suggests a fleeting, vague, or imperfect thought: a bare notion of how to proceed. Idea, although it may refer to thoughts of any degree of seriousness or triviality, is commonly used for mental concepts considered more important or elaborate: We pondered the idea of the fourth dimension. The idea of his arrival frightened me.  

Example Sentences

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The pattern illustrated his grand conception of the sequoia life cycle.

From Los Angeles Times

The digital media company has broadly operated at a loss since its conception and is burdened by legacy commitments, Chief Financial Officer Matt Omer said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal

For Xi, the party’s earlier conceptions of a multiethnic China were too weak a foundation for building a modern nation-state, according to Oidtmann.

From The Wall Street Journal

The conception meant that the show would need multiple actors playing Scarpetta, with one as the lead of the series.

From Los Angeles Times

Lou seemed to enjoy his son best when he acted out the old man’s hidebound conception of masculinity.

From The Wall Street Journal

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