Synonyms for

Conception

Verb / kʌˈnsepʃʌn / Another word for conception — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Conception means the process of becoming pregnant or the forming of an idea in the mind.

Synonyms & similar words

misconception creation design innovation invention construct excogitation concept fertilization impregnation creation genesis formation origination inception beginning start commencement initiation imagination thought notion idea concept belief view opinion perspective

Synonyms by register

Formal

origination genesis inception formation

Informal

idea thought notion understanding

Literary

seed germination budding

Antonyms

oblivion ignorance unawareness nonexistence sterility infertility

Common collocations

  • initial conception
  • clear conception
  • basic conception
  • original conception
  • broad conception
  • new conception
  • abstract conception

Word family

noun conception
verb conceive
adjective conceptual
adverb conceptually

Usage note

Can refer to the act of becoming pregnant or the formation of an idea. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor explained the process of conception to the couple.
  2. She had a sudden conception for a new invention.
  3. Conception can occur when a sperm fertilizes an egg.
  4. His conception of leadership was different from others in the company.
  5. The artist's conception of the landscape was breathtaking.

Quotes

  • Conception is a blessed event, and the creation of new life is a miracle. - Jennie Garth
  • Conception, my boy, fundamental brain work, is what makes all the difference in art. - Dante Gabriel Rossetti
  • Conception, my dear sir, is the most dangerous of all operations; the consequences are often so terrible. - Guy de Maupassant

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