Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
conception
noun
/kənˈsɛpʃən/
Definition
The act of forming an idea or understanding of something.
Examples
- The conception of the new project took several brainstorming sessions.
- Her conception of success differs from society’s definition.
- The conception of life begins at fertilization.
Meaning
Conception refers to the initial stage of developing an idea, plan, or notion. It can also relate to the beginning of a pregnancy when a sperm fertilizes an egg.
Synonyms
- idea
- notion
- understanding
- design
- image
