Word

conception, n.
(conceptions)
freq. cnt. 18

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 48 freq. cnt.: 37 freq. cnt.: 11

concept conception construct

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conceptual conceive conceptualize conceptualise

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conceptional

antonym

misconception

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hypernym

idea, thought

hyponym

conceptuality, conceptualization, conceptualisation notion category rule, regulation dimension, attribute, property abstraction, abstract quantity part, division, section whole law, natural law law, law of nature lexicalized concept theory, possibility, hypothesis fact rule, linguistic rule

the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4

conception

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conceive

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hypernym

sex, sexual activity, sex activity, sexual practice

the event that occurred at the beginning of something
<noun.event> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2

conception creation

sample sentences

"from its creation the plan was doomed to failure"

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create create

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hypernym

beginning

hyponym

fertilization, fertilisation, fecundation, impregnation

the creation of something in the mind
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

conception design excogitation innovation invention

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invent

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innovational

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conceive

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excogitate