Conception

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɛpʃən/

Conception (noun)

  1. the process of forming an idea or plan in your mind.
  2. the moment when a baby starts to form inside a mother's body.
  3. a basic understanding or belief about something.

Examples

  • The conception of the project took several weeks.
  • Her conception of the plan was innovative.

Common collocations: original conception, conception phase, conception process, successful conception, conception date

Synonyms of Conception

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Conception

  • when discussing incorrect ideas or beliefs