inception — the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈsepʃən/
Example Sentences
- The inception of TikTok dances has confused many parents worldwide.
- Since the inception of online shopping, my wallet has been crying.
- The inception of this brilliant idea happened during a boring meeting.
inception
NOUN[/ɪnˈsepʃən/]
the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity
The company has grown rapidly since its inception.
The festival has welcomed visitors since its inception. (🌱 Beginning + 🚀 Start → Inception)
The company's inception led to a warm reception and a joyful celebration.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inceptio' meaning 'a beginning or undertaking,' derived from 'incipere' (to begin), which combines the prefix 'in-' (into) with 'capere' (to take).
Breakdown
in- (into) + cept (take, from Latin capere) + -ion (noun suffix) = inception (a taking into, a beginning)
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📝Examples
“The inception of TikTok dances has confused many parents worldwide.”
“Since the inception of online shopping, my wallet has been crying.”
“The inception of this brilliant idea happened during a boring meeting.”
“From its inception, the startup focused on sustainable technology.”
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