Conception
Definition
Conception refers to the process of forming an idea or the action of conceiving a child or embryo. It can also describe the beginning or formation of something abstract, such as a plan or theory.
Parts of Speech
- Noun
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /kənˈsɛpʃən/
- Respelling: kuhn-SEP-shuhn
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /kənˈsɛpʃən/
- Respelling: kuhn-SEP-shuhn
Etymology
The word "conception" originates from the Latin word "conceptionem," which means "a comprehending or conceiving." It comes from "concipere," meaning "to take in and hold," with "con-" (together) and "capere" (to take). The word entered the English language in the 14th century with both its biological and intellectual meanings.
Derivatives
- Concept (noun)
- Conceive (verb)
- Conceptual (adjective)
- Conceptualize (verb)
- Conceptually (adverb)
Synonyms
- Idea
- Notion
- Inception
Antonyms
- Misconception
- Ignorance
- End
Usage
The noun "conception" is commonly used in various contexts. In a biological sense, it refers to the fertilization of an egg by a sperm, such as in "The doctor confirmed the conception of the baby." In intellectual or creative contexts, it refers to the formation of an idea or plan, such as "The conception of this theory was revolutionary."
Related Terms
- Gestation: The development of something over time, especially a fetus during pregnancy.
- Imagination: The ability to form ideas, images, or concepts in the mind.
- Ideation: The process of forming ideas or concepts.
Detailed Definitions
Noun
- The action of conceiving a child: Refers to the process in which a sperm fertilizes an egg to form an embryo.
- Example: "Conception occurred within the first few months of trying."
- The formation of an idea or concept: Refers to the mental process of forming thoughts, plans, or theories.
- Example: "The conception of the project began in 2020."
- The origin or beginning of something: Describes the starting point or formation of a concept or event.
- Example: "Since its conception, the company has grown rapidly."
conception
The conception of a baby starts with the sperm reaching the egg.
The conception of new ideas fills the mind with energy and creativity.
The conception of the new marketing strategy was a turning point for the company.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 受孕 (shòu yùn) - act of conceiving a child
- IPA: /ʂôu ŷn/
- Respelling: SHOH yoon
- 构想 (gòu xiǎng) - the formation or devising of a plan or idea
- IPA: /kòu ɕjàŋ/
- Respelling: KOW shee-ANG
🇮🇳 Hindi
- गर्भधारण (garbhadhāraṇ) - act of conceiving a child
- IPA: /gərbʱ.dʱaː.ɾən/
- Respelling: garb-dhaar-RAN
- सोच (soch) - the formation or devising of a plan or idea
- IPA: /soːt͡ʃ/
- Respelling: SOCH
🇪🇸 Spanish
- concepción - act of conceiving a child or the formation or devising of a plan or idea
- IPA: /kon.sepˈsjon/
- Respelling: kon-sep-SYON
🇫🇷 French
- conception - act of conceiving a child or the formation or devising of a plan or idea
- IPA: /kɔ̃.sep.sjɔ̃/
- Respelling: kon-sep-SYON
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- حمل (ḥaml) - act of conceiving a child
- IPA: /ħaml/
- Respelling: HAM-l
- مفهوم (mafhum) - the formation or devising of a plan or idea
- IPA: /maf.hum/
- Respelling: maf-HOOM
🇧🇩 Bengali
- গর্ভধারণ (garbhadhāraṇ) - act of conceiving a child
- IPA: /gorbʱodʱaron/
- Respelling: gor-bho-dhaa-RON
- ধারণা (dhāraṇā) - the formation or devising of a plan or idea
- IPA: /dʱaːrɔna/
- Respelling: dhaa-RO-naa
🇷🇺 Russian
- зачатие (zachatie) - act of conceiving a child
- IPA: /zɐˈt͡ɕatʲɪjə/
- Respelling: za-CHAT-yee-yuh
- понятие (ponyatiye) - the formation or devising of a plan or idea
- IPA: /pɐˈnʲætʲɪjə/
- Respelling: po-NYAT-yee-yuh
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- concepção - act of conceiving a child or the formation or devising of a plan or idea
- IPA: /kõˈsɛpsɐ̃w̃/
- Respelling: kon-SEP-saum
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- konsepsi - act of conceiving a child or the formation or devising of a plan or idea
- IPA: /konˈsep.si/
- Respelling: kon-SEP-see
🇩🇪 German
- Empfängnis - act of conceiving a child
- IPA: /ɛmˈpfɛŋ.nɪs/
- Respelling: em-PFENG-nis
- Konzeption - the formation or devising of a plan or idea
- IPA: /kɔnˈt͡sɛp.tsi̯oːn/
- Respelling: kon-TSEP-tsee-on
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 受胎 (jutai) - act of conceiving a child
- IPA: /d͡ʑɯ̟ᵝtai/
- Respelling: joo-TAI
- 概念 (gainen) - the formation or devising of a plan or idea
- IPA: /ɡa.i.nen/
- Respelling: GAH-ee-nen
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- thụ tinh - act of conceiving a child
- IPA: /tʰɯ˧˩ tɪŋ˧˥/
- Respelling: too tinh
- khái niệm - the formation or devising of a plan or idea
- IPA: /xaːj˧ njɛ̌ˀm/
- Respelling: khaai NYEM
🇰🇷 Korean
- 수태 (sutae) - act of conceiving a child
- IPA: /su.tʰɛ/
- Respelling: soo-TAE
- 개념 (gaenyeom) - the formation or devising of a plan or idea
- IPA: /ɡɛ.njʌm/
- Respelling: gae-NYUM
🇹🇷 Turkish
- gebe kalmak - act of conceiving a child
- IPA: /ˈɟe.be kal.mak/
- Respelling: JE-be kal-MAK
- kavram - the formation or devising of a plan or idea
- IPA: /ˈkav.ɾam/
- Respelling: KAV-ram
🇵🇰 Urdu
- حمل (ḥaml) - act of conceiving a child
- IPA: /ħaml/
- Respelling: HAM-l
- تصور (tasavvur) - the formation or devising of a plan or idea
- IPA: /t̪əsˈvʊr/
- Respelling: ta-SVUR
