conception

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/kənˈsɛpʃən/ English

Definitions

noun

The act of conceiving.
The state of being conceived; the beginning.
The fertilization of an ovum by a sperm to form a zygote.
The start of pregnancy.

Related words

Synonyms

construct creation concept innovation invention excogitation design pregnancy childbearing child-bearing impregnation gestation contraceptive contraception reproduction fertilisation

Antonyms

Associated

immaculate dogma blessed virgin pius cathedral basilica sperm abortion labrador newfoundland

Rhymes

perception deception inception misconception reception misperception exception take exception self-deception preconception

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