conception
gb/kənsˈɛpʃən/ us/kənsˈɛpʃən/
B2
英語
~ 3000
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B2
action
1
the creation of an idea
When you start to have a new idea or plan in your mind.
用法パターン：
the conception of [an idea/plan/project]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'conception' with 'concept'; 'conception' is the act or process of creating an idea, while 'concept' is the idea itself.
類義語
formulation (Emphasizes the careful expression or arrangement of an idea.)
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inception (Focuses more on the beginning or start of something rather than the mental creation.)
対義語
execution (Refers to carrying out an idea rather than forming it.)
コロケーション
initial conception
|original conception
|artistic conception
|project conception
|creative conception
テーマ
thinking
|creativity
|planning
|education
|communication
例文
- The novel's conception began during her travels in Asia.
- The architects discussed the conception of the new public park.
- His latest painting reflects the original conception he had years ago.
学習者向け例文
- The conception of the story happened last year.
- She told me about her conception for a new game.
- The team's conception of the plan was exciting.
名詞
technical
B2
event
2
the start of pregnancy
The time when a woman becomes pregnant.
用法パターン：
at conception
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse 'conception' in this sense with 'birth'; 'conception' is the start of pregnancy, not the end.
類義語
fertilization (A more scientific term describing the same biological event.)
対義語
contraception (The prevention of pregnancy.)
コロケーション
moment of conception
|prevent conception
|time of conception
テーマ
medicine
|biology
|reproduction
|health
|body
例文
- Doctors can estimate the date of conception.
- They struggled with infertility and sought help to achieve conception.
- Conception usually occurs about two weeks after the start of a woman's cycle.
学習者向け例文
- The baby’s life starts at conception.
- They could not have a child because conception was difficult.
- Conception happens when the egg meets sperm.
名詞
B2
entity
3
general understanding or view
A general idea or belief about something.
用法パターン：
a conception of [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with 'concept'; here 'conception' emphasizes the mental framework or interpretation, often broader or more abstract.
類義語
perception (Implies personal interpretation or viewpoint.)
|
notion (A more informal word for a general idea or belief.)
対義語
misunderstanding (Represents an incorrect understanding or belief.)
コロケーション
public conception
|different conceptions
|traditional conception
テーマ
thinking
|philosophy
|education
|communication
例文
- People have different conceptions of what happiness means.
- The law challenges our traditional conception of marriage.
- His conception of freedom is quite radical.
学習者向け例文
- My conception of love is different from yours.
- She has a clear conception of her goals.
- The teacher explained the common conception of the word.
文法
辞書形
conception
IPA
GB/kənsˈɛpʃən/
US/kənsˈɛpʃən/
音節・強勢
con - cep - tion （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (cep)
活用形
Noun
- Base: conception
- Plural: conception, conceptions
関連語
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
表現
at conception
1/ˈæt kənsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
at the start of pregnancy
At the time when a woman becomes pregnant.
例文
- 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.
例文
- She oversaw the project from conception to completion.
- The exhibition was developed from conception to completion in just six months.