conception
gb/kənsˈɛpʃən/ us/kənsˈɛpʃən/
B2
Engleză
~ 3000
kigondolás, koncepció kialakítása, fogantatás, fogamzás, megtermékenyülés, elképzelés, felfogás
SUBSTANTIV
B2
1
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conception' with 'concept'; 'conception' is the act or process of creating an idea, while 'concept' is the idea itself.
Sens
the creation of an idea
Colocații
initial conception
|original conception
|artistic conception
|project conception
|creative conception
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
execution (Refers to carrying out an idea rather than forming it.)
Teme
thinking
|creativity
|planning
|education
|communication
Definiție
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.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Some learners confuse 'conception' in this sense with 'birth'; 'conception' is the start of pregnancy, not the end.
Sens
the start of pregnancy
Colocații
moment of conception
|prevent conception
|time of conception
Sinonime
fertilization (A more scientific term describing the same biological event.)
Antonime
contraception (The prevention of pregnancy.)
Teme
medicine
|biology
|reproduction
|health
|body
Definiție
The time when a woman becomes pregnant.
The moment at which a female becomes pregnant, typically when a sperm fertilizes an egg.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
3
elképzelés
B1
felfogás
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with 'concept'; here 'conception' emphasizes the mental framework or interpretation, often broader or more abstract.
Sens
general understanding or view
Colocații
public conception
|different conceptions
|traditional conception
Sinonime
perception (Implies personal interpretation or viewpoint.)
|
notion (A more informal word for a general idea or belief.)
Antonime
misunderstanding (Represents an incorrect understanding or belief.)
Teme
thinking
|philosophy
|education
|communication
Definiție
A general idea or belief about something.
A general understanding, interpretation, or mental image of something.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
conception
IPA
GB/kənsˈɛpʃən/
US/kənsˈɛpʃən/
Silabe și accent
con - cep - tion (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cep)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: conception
- Plural: conception, conceptions
Familie de cuvinte
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
Expresii
at conception
1/ˈæt kənsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
at the start of pregnancy
At the time when a woman becomes pregnant.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- She oversaw the project from conception to completion.
- The exhibition was developed from conception to completion in just six months.