Conception meaning

What does “conception” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“conception” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances.

conception

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
Synonymsconcept construct
Oppositesmisconception
the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon
the event that occurred at the beginning of something
“from its creation the plan was doomed to failure”
Synonymscreation
the creation of something in the mind
Synonymsinvention innovation excogitation design

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University