inception
gb/ɪnsˈɛpʃən/ us/ɪnsˈɛpʃən/
C1
Inglés
~ 9600
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
formal
C1
event
1
the beginning of something
The time when something begins or is created.
Patrón de uso:
the inception of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "inception" with "conception". "Inception" usually refers to the start of a project, company, law, or idea in a formal context, while "conception" often refers to the creation of an idea or a baby. Learners also often overuse "inception" in everyday speech, where simple words like "start" or "beginning" sound more natural.
Sinónimos
beginning (More common and neutral; used in both spoken and written English.)
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start (Very common and informal; less formal than "inception".)
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origin (Emphasizes where something comes from rather than the time it began.)
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outset (Formal; focuses on the very first part of a process or period.)
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launch (Often used for products, services, or campaigns becoming publicly available.)
Antónimos
end (General opposite, referring to the time when something finishes.)
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conclusion (More formal opposite, focusing on the final part or result.)
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termination (Formal/legal opposite, stressing that something is officially stopped.)
Colocaciones
since its inception
|from its inception
|at its inception
|the inception of
|project inception
|inception date
Temas
business
|academia
|law
|general
|time
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The company has grown rapidly since its inception in 2012.
- From its inception, the project faced strong public criticism.
- The law has been revised several times since its inception.
- At its inception, the program had only fifty students enrolled.
- The committee was involved in the inception of the new safety standards.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Our club has changed a lot since its inception.
- The school has been successful from its inception.
- At its inception, the website had only a few users.
- The inception of the project was in January.
- He has worked there since the company’s inception.
Sustantivo
informal
C2
action
2
planting an idea secretly
The act of putting an idea into someone’s mind so they think it is their own idea.
Patrón de uso:
to perform an inception on [someone]
Error frecuente:
Learners may think this meaning is the main meaning of "inception" because of the famous movie. In normal English outside that context, "inception" almost always means simply "beginning". This idea-planting sense is mainly used when talking about the film or jokingly.
Sinónimos
implantation (of an idea) (More technical or psychological; lacks the specific pop-culture association.)
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suggestion (Weaker; does not include the secret or manipulative aspect implied by this sense.)
Antónimos
extraction (In the movie’s universe, the opposite process of taking information from someone’s mind.)
Colocaciones
perform an inception
|attempt an inception
|successful inception
|failed inception
|inception on [someone]
Temas
media
|psychology
|pop_culture
|communication
|emotions
Ejemplos
- In the discussion thread, fans argued about whether an inception on a single target could really work.
- He joked that the advertisement was basically an inception on viewers to buy more snacks.
- The plot centers on an inception that goes wrong inside the subject’s subconscious.
- Some critics felt the concept of inception raised ethical questions about free will.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The movie shows a team that does an inception on a businessman.
- He said the song was like an inception, because it stayed in his head all day.
- Fans talk about whether inception could happen in real life.
- They planned an inception so the man would change his mind.
Sustantivo
archaic
C2
event
3
formal admission to degree
An old word for the official ceremony when a person receives a university degree or academic position.
Patrón de uso:
inception to [a degree/office]
Sinónimos
graduation (Modern general term; not limited to historical British university use.)
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conferral (Formal term for giving a degree or honor; still used today.)
Antónimos
dismissal (Opposite in the sense of removing someone from a position rather than admitting them to it.)
Colocaciones
inception to the degree
|inception as doctor
|at his inception
|ceremony of inception
Temas
education
|history
Ejemplos
- He received his doctorate at the inception held in the college hall.
- The records show his inception to the degree of Master of Arts in 1783.
- Attendance at inception was compulsory for all newly admitted doctors.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- In old texts, "inception" can mean a degree ceremony.
- He went to the university hall for his inception.
- The book describes the student’s inception as a formal event.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
inception
AFI
GB/ɪnsˈɛpʃən/
US/ɪnsˈɛpʃən/
Sílabas y acento
in - cep - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cep)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: inception
- Plural: inception, inceptions
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
at its inception
1/ˈæt ˈɪts ɪnsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
at the time it began
At the exact time when something started.
Ejemplos
- At its inception, the program had very limited funding.
- The company employed only ten people at its inception.
from its inception
1/fɹˈʌm ˈɪts ɪnsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
starting from the beginning
Starting at the time when something was created or began.
Ejemplos
- The project was controversial from its inception.
- From its inception, the company focused on renewable energy.
inception date
1/ɪnsˈɛpʃən dˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
official start date
The official date when a contract, insurance policy, or project starts.
Ejemplos
- The insurance coverage is valid from the inception date stated in the policy.
- Please confirm the inception date of the new agreement.
inception phase
1/ɪnsˈɛpʃən fˈeɪz/
fixed phrase
technical
initial stage of a project
The first stage of a project, when ideas and plans are developed.
Ejemplos
- During the inception phase, the team defined the project’s goals and risks.
- Funding was approved at the end of the inception phase.
inception report
1/ɪnsˈɛpʃən ɹɪpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
technical
initial project planning report
A report written at the start of a project that explains how the work will be done.
Ejemplos
- The consultants submitted an inception report two weeks after the contract was signed.
- The inception report sets out the project’s scope and methodology.
project inception
1/pɹˈɑd͡ʒɛkt ɪnsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
the start of a project
The time when a project officially begins.
Ejemplos
- Careful planning at project inception can prevent problems later.
- We held a workshop at project inception to align all stakeholders.
since its inception
1/sˈɪns ˈɪts ɪnsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
from the beginning until now
From the time something was started or created up to now.
Ejemplos
- The charity has helped thousands of people since its inception.
- Since its inception, the app has been downloaded over ten million times.
the inception of
1/ðə ɪnsˈɛpʃən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
the beginning of something
The start or first stage of something.
Ejemplos
- The inception of the internet changed how people communicate.
- Historians debate the true inception of the modern state.