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inceptionthe 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/

Korean meaning: 시작, 개시, 발단

Korean pronunciation: 인-셉-션 (강세: 셉)

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

inception concept
💡 Concept

The beginning of something new

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inception rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The inception of reception breeds deception

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈsepʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˈsepʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootcept
Suffix--ion

Origin

From Latin 'inceptio' meaning 'a beginning or undertaking,' derived from 'incipere' (to begin), which combines the prefix 'in-' (into) with 'capere' (to take).

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🎵Rhyme

receptionconceptiondeceptionperception
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conception
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perception

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The inception of TikTok dances has confused many parents worldwide.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

beginningstartcommencementinitiationlaunch

Antonyms

conclusionendtermination

Related

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