English Dictionary
Definition of “conception”
conception (kənˈsɛpʃən
)
Definitions
noun
- something conceived; notion, idea, design, or plan
- the description under which someone considers something ⇒
her conception of freedom is wrong
- the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm in the Fallopian tube followed by implantation in the womb
- origin or beginning ⇒
from its conception the plan was a failure
- the act or power of forming notions; invention
Alternative Forms
conˈceptional conˈceptive adjective Word Origin
C13: from Latin conceptiō, from concipere to conceive
Usage examples
You plainly have absolutely no conception of what Following represents, what it consists of, in real terms.
Nicola Barker, BEHINDLINGS (2002)The findings "suggest the need for a fundamental revision of our conception of the natural state of the oceans," say the authors.
New Scientist (2003)An artist's conception of one of the Canadian entries in the X Prize space race.
CBC (2004)Surely it is simple to backdate the pregnancy to conception with some degree of accuracy.
Sun, News of the World (2001)I had no conception of such a spectacle, which is said to be frequent in London.
Eric Newby, A BOOK OF LANDS AND PEOPLES (2003)
