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conception [n]
 
1)an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
    Synonyms :concept construct 
    See Also: idea  misconception  conceive  conceptualisation  notion  category  regulation  attribute  abstract  quantity  division  whole  law  law  lexicalized_concept  hypothesis  fact  linguistic_rule 
 
2)the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon
    Synonyms :
    See Also: sex  conceive 
 
3)the event that occurred at the beginning of something; "from its creation the plan was doomed to failure"
    Synonyms :creation 
    See Also: beginning  create  create  fecundation 
 
4)the creation of something in the mind
    Synonyms :design excogitation innovation invention 
    See Also: creative_thinking  design  contrive  conceive  contrive  concoction  contrivance 
 



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