Meaning & use
conception
The formation of an idea, plan, or belief in the mind.
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Her conception of a fair workplace included flexible hours for every employee.
The project's conception took shape after months of brainstorming with the design team.
A note on using this word
Conception also has a specific biological meaning: the moment a sperm fertilizes an egg, marking the beginning of pregnancy.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The fertilization of an egg by a sperm, marking the biological beginning of pregnancy.
The doctor estimated the date of conception based on the ultrasound measurements.
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