conception — the action of conceiving a child or of a child being conceived
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of conceiving a child or of a child being conceived
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsepʃən/
Example Sentences
- My conception of a perfect vacation involves lying on a beach doing absolutely nothing.
- The scientist's conception of time travel was initially dismissed as science fiction.
- The couple celebrated the conception of their first child with ice cream at 3 AM.
conception
NOUN[/kənˈsepʃən/]
the action of conceiving a child or of a child being conceived
The architect's conception of the new museum began as a single bold sketch.
The teacher's clear explanation helped students understand the original conception. (Idea + Understand = Concept.)
After conception, the baby grew during pregnancy and was finally born healthy.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'conceptio', itself formed from 'concipere', meaning 'to take together' or 'to seize together'. Originally referring to the biological act of becoming pregnant, the term evolved to encompass the formation of abstract ideas and mental conceptions.
Breakdown
con- (together) + capere (to seize/take) + -tio (noun suffix). The root 'capere' means 'to grasp or hold', while the prefix 'con-' indicates a shared or collective action.
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📝Examples
“My conception of a perfect vacation involves lying on a beach doing absolutely nothing.”
“The scientist's conception of time travel was initially dismissed as science fiction.”
“The couple celebrated the conception of their first child with ice cream at 3 AM.”
“The artist's conception of modern beauty challenged traditional standards.”
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