conception
gb/kənsˈɛpʃən/ us/kənsˈɛpʃən/
B2
English
~ 3000
kigondolás, koncepció kialakítása, fogantatás, fogamzás, megtermékenyülés, elképzelés, felfogás
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
the conception of [an idea/plan/project]
The novel's conception began during her travels in Asia.
A regény koncepciója az ázsiai utazásai során kezdett formát ölteni.
The architects discussed the conception of the new public park.
Az építészek az új közpark koncepciójának kialakításáról beszéltek.
His latest painting reflects the original conception he had years ago.
Learner examples
The conception of the story happened last year.
A történet ötlete tavaly született meg.
She told me about her conception for a new game.
Mesélt arról, hogyan gondolta ki az új játékot.
The team's conception of the plan was exciting.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conception' with 'concept'; 'conception' is the act or process of creating an idea, while 'concept' is the idea itself.
Meaning
the creation of an idea
Collocations
initial conception
|original conception
|artistic conception
|project conception
|creative conception
Synonyms
formulation (Emphasizes the careful expression or arrangement of an idea.)
|
inception (Focuses more on the beginning or start of something rather than the mental creation.)
Antonyms
execution (Refers to carrying out an idea rather than forming it.)
Themes
thinking
|creativity
|planning
|education
|communication
Definition
When you start to have a new idea or plan in your mind.
The act or process of forming an idea, plan, or concept in the mind.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
at conception
Doctors can estimate the date of conception.
Az orvosok meg tudják becsülni a fogantatás időpontját.
They struggled with infertility and sought help to achieve conception.
Meddőséggel küzdöttek, és segítséget kértek a fogantatás elősegítéséhez.
Conception usually occurs about two weeks after the start of a woman's cycle.
Learner examples
The baby’s life starts at conception.
A baba élete a fogantatáskor kezdődik.
They could not have a child because conception was difficult.
Nem lehetett gyermekük, mert nehezen sikerült a fogantatás.
Conception happens when the egg meets sperm.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'conception' in this sense with 'birth'; 'conception' is the start of pregnancy, not the end.
Meaning
the start of pregnancy
Collocations
moment of conception
|prevent conception
|time of conception
Synonyms
fertilization (A more scientific term describing the same biological event.)
Antonyms
contraception (The prevention of pregnancy.)
Themes
medicine
|biology
|reproduction
|health
|body
Definition
The time when a woman becomes pregnant.
The moment at which a female becomes pregnant, typically when a sperm fertilizes an egg.
NOUN
B2
3
elképzelés
B1
felfogás
B2
Usage pattern:
a conception of [something]
People have different conceptions of what happiness means.
Az embereknek különböző elképzeléseik vannak arról, mit jelent a boldogság.
The law challenges our traditional conception of marriage.
A törvény megkérdőjelezi a házasságról alkotott hagyományos felfogásunkat.
His conception of freedom is quite radical.
Learner examples
My conception of love is different from yours.
Más az elképzelésem a szerelemről, mint neked.
She has a clear conception of her goals.
Világos elképzelése van a céljairól.
The teacher explained the common conception of the word.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with 'concept'; here 'conception' emphasizes the mental framework or interpretation, often broader or more abstract.
Meaning
general understanding or view
Collocations
public conception
|different conceptions
|traditional conception
Synonyms
perception (Implies personal interpretation or viewpoint.)
|
notion (A more informal word for a general idea or belief.)
Antonyms
misunderstanding (Represents an incorrect understanding or belief.)
Themes
thinking
|philosophy
|education
|communication
Definition
A general idea or belief about something.
A general understanding, interpretation, or mental image of something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
conception
IPA
GB/kənsˈɛpʃən/
US/kənsˈɛpʃən/
Syllables & stress
con - cep - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cep)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: conception
- Plural: conception, conceptions
Word family
Forms
conceptions
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
misconception
noun B2
inconceivable
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
conceptualize
verb C1
conceptualization
noun
Expressions
at conception
1/ˈæt kənsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
at the start of pregnancy
At the time when a woman becomes pregnant.
Examples
- Certain traits are determined at conception.
- Doctors can sometimes estimate weight and height based on genetics at conception.
from conception to completion
1/fɹˈʌm kənsˈɛpʃən tə kəmplˈiʃən/
fixed phrase
from start to finish of a project
From when something is first planned until it is finished.
Examples
- She oversaw the project from conception to completion.
- The exhibition was developed from conception to completion in just six months.