conception
/kənˈsɛpʃən/
noun
- The process of forming an idea or plan in the mind.
- His conception of justice was shaped by his childhood experiences.
- The conception of the new app came to her during a long walk.
- From its initial conception, the project aimed to reduce waste.
- The act of becoming pregnant; the beginning of pregnancy when a sperm fertilizes an egg.
- The couple sought medical help to improve their chances of conception.
- She learned about the stages of conception in her health class.
- Conception usually occurs in the fallopian tube.
- An understanding or interpretation of something; a general notion.
- The teacher tried to explain the basic conception of gravity to the students.
- Her conception of success includes happiness, not just money.
- Different cultures have different conceptions of time.
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