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con·cep·tion
conception
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- pronunciation:
- kn
sep
shn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
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definition 1: |
the act of bringing into being.
- synonyms:
- creation, generation, origination, procreation, production
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definition 2: |
the fertilizing of an egg by sperm; beginning of pregnancy.
- synonyms:
- fecundation, fertilization, impregnation
- similar words:
- procreation, propagation
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definition 3: |
the forming of concepts or ideas, or the power to do so.
- synonyms:
- conceptualization, imagination, invention, ratiocination
- similar words:
- creativity, production, visualization
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definition 4: |
a plan.
- synonyms:
- intention, plan
- similar words:
- aim, design, draft, idea, method, outline, proposal, purpose, scheme, sketch
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related words: |
imagination, origin, plan, thought, understanding, view |
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