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CONCEPTION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Conception.

How to pronounce conception:

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Conception - as a noun

The act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon

The event that occurred at the beginning of something

Example: "From its creation the plan was doomed to failure"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
creation10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beginning13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The creation of something in the mind

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
design8excogitation22innovation13invention12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
creative thinkingcreativeness17creativity18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Her conception of happiness was to live a simple life in the countryside."
"The artist's conception of the future city was both innovative and mesmerizing."
"The teacher explained the conception of democracy to the students."
"The film director had a unique conception of how the movie should be shot."
"The couple wanted to have children but had difficulties with conception."
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Word Game Points

Is CONCEPTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, conception is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONCEPTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is CONCEPTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, conception is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONCEPTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is CONCEPTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, conception is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONCEPTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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