1. (noun)concept, conception, construct an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances Synonyms: construct, excogitation, innovation, concept, creation, design, invention, conception Antonyms: misconception
2. (noun)conception the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon Synonyms: construct, design, invention, innovation, excogitation, creation, concept Antonyms: misconception
3. (noun)creation, conception the event that occurred at the beginning of something Synonyms: foundation, world, instauration, design, construct, invention, creative activity, cosmos, conception, creation, concept, excogitation, universe, macrocosm, institution, founding, innovation, initiation, origination, introduction, existence Antonyms: misconception
4. (noun)invention, innovation, excogitation, conception, design the creation of something in the mind Synonyms: intention, foundation, initiation, instauration, design, introduction, construct, designing, figure, creation, plan, excogitation, conception, aim, intent, blueprint, institution, founding, innovation, pattern, invention, origination, concept, purpose Antonyms: misconception
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'conception'
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1. conception An intellectual fancy is a mental image or picture founded upon slight or whimsical association or resemblance; a conceit has less of the picturesque and more of the theoretic than a fancy; a Synonyms: fancy, belief, desire, imagination, predilection, caprice, humor, inclination, supposition, conceit, idea, liking, vagary, conception, image, mood, whim Antonyms: actuality, certainty, fact, reality, truth, verity
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