conception
gb/kənsˈɛpʃən/ us/kənsˈɛpʃən/
B2
Английский
~ 3000
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B2
action
1
the creation of an idea
When you start to have a new idea or plan in your mind.
Модель употребления:
the conception of [an idea/plan/project]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conception' with 'concept'; 'conception' is the act or process of creating an idea, while 'concept' is the idea itself.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
execution (Refers to carrying out an idea rather than forming it.)
Коллокации
initial conception
|original conception
|artistic conception
|project conception
|creative conception
Темы
thinking
|creativity
|planning
|education
|communication
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
technical
B2
event
2
the start of pregnancy
The time when a woman becomes pregnant.
Модель употребления:
at conception
Частая ошибка:
Some learners confuse 'conception' in this sense with 'birth'; 'conception' is the start of pregnancy, not the end.
Синонимы
fertilization (A more scientific term describing the same biological event.)
Антонимы
contraception (The prevention of pregnancy.)
Коллокации
moment of conception
|prevent conception
|time of conception
Темы
medicine
|biology
|reproduction
|health
|body
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The baby’s life starts at conception.
- They could not have a child because conception was difficult.
- Conception happens when the egg meets sperm.
Существительное
B2
entity
3
general understanding or view
A general idea or belief about something.
Модель употребления:
a conception of [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with 'concept'; here 'conception' emphasizes the mental framework or interpretation, often broader or more abstract.
Синонимы
perception (Implies personal interpretation or viewpoint.)
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notion (A more informal word for a general idea or belief.)
Антонимы
misunderstanding (Represents an incorrect understanding or belief.)
Коллокации
public conception
|different conceptions
|traditional conception
Темы
thinking
|philosophy
|education
|communication
Примеры
- People have different conceptions of what happiness means.
- The law challenges our traditional conception of marriage.
- His conception of freedom is quite radical.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
conception
IPA
GB/kənsˈɛpʃən/
US/kənsˈɛpʃən/
Слоги и ударение
con - cep - tion (3 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cep)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: conception
- Plural: conception, conceptions
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
at conception
1/ˈæt kənsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
at the start of pregnancy
At the time when a woman becomes pregnant.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- She oversaw the project from conception to completion.
- The exhibition was developed from conception to completion in just six months.