conception

US /kənˈsep.ʃən/
UK /kənˈsep.ʃən/
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1.

the action of conceiving a child or of being conceived.

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The moment of conception is a miracle of nature.
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She learned about human conception in biology class.
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2.

the forming of a plan or idea in the mind

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His original conception for the project was much grander.
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The architect's conception of the building was revolutionary.
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3.

a general understanding or impression of something

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He has a strange conception of justice.
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Her conception of beauty is very unique.
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