Conception

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɛpʃən/

Definitions of conception

noun an idea or notion

Example Sentences

A1 The students had a basic understanding of the conception of addition.

A2 She explained the conception of democracy in simple terms.

B1 The artist's conception of the new building impressed the committee.

B2 The scientist's groundbreaking conception revolutionized the field of genetics.

C1 The philosopher's deep conception of reality challenged traditional beliefs.

C2 The author's complex conception of time travel fascinated readers worldwide.

Examples of conception in a Sentence

formal The artist had a unique conception for his latest painting, incorporating elements of surrealism and abstract expressionism.

informal I never understood his conception of time travel in that movie, it was just too complicated for me.

slang Her conception of what makes a good party is totally different from mine.

figurative His conception of success was not based on material wealth, but rather on personal fulfillment and happiness.

Grammatical Forms of conception

• plural: conceptions
• comparative: more conception
• superlative: most conception
• present tense: conceive
• future tense: will conceive
• perfect tense: have conceived
• continuous tense: is conceiving
• singular: conception
• positive degree: conception
• infinitive: to conceive
• gerund: conceiving
• participle: conceived

Origin and Evolution of conception

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'conception' originated from the Latin word 'conceptio', which comes from the verb 'concipere' meaning 'to take in, conceive'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of pregnancy and childbirth, the word 'conception' has evolved to also refer to the formation of ideas, beliefs, or plans in the mind.