conception
gb/kənsˈɛpʃən/ us/kənsˈɛpʃən/
B2
İngilizce
~ 3000
Anlamlar
0 anlam
İsim
B2
action
1
the creation of an idea
When you start to have a new idea or plan in your mind.
Kullanım kalıbı:
the conception of [an idea/plan/project]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conception' with 'concept'; 'conception' is the act or process of creating an idea, while 'concept' is the idea itself.
Eş anlamlılar
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.)
Zıt anlamlılar
execution (Refers to carrying out an idea rather than forming it.)
Eşdizimler
initial conception
|original conception
|artistic conception
|project conception
|creative conception
Konular
thinking
|creativity
|planning
|education
|communication
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
İsim
technical
B2
event
2
the start of pregnancy
The time when a woman becomes pregnant.
Kullanım kalıbı:
at conception
Sık yapılan hata:
Some learners confuse 'conception' in this sense with 'birth'; 'conception' is the start of pregnancy, not the end.
Eş anlamlılar
fertilization (A more scientific term describing the same biological event.)
Zıt anlamlılar
contraception (The prevention of pregnancy.)
Eşdizimler
moment of conception
|prevent conception
|time of conception
Konular
medicine
|biology
|reproduction
|health
|body
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- The baby’s life starts at conception.
- They could not have a child because conception was difficult.
- Conception happens when the egg meets sperm.
İsim
B2
entity
3
general understanding or view
A general idea or belief about something.
Kullanım kalıbı:
a conception of [something]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with 'concept'; here 'conception' emphasizes the mental framework or interpretation, often broader or more abstract.
Eş anlamlılar
perception (Implies personal interpretation or viewpoint.)
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notion (A more informal word for a general idea or belief.)
Zıt anlamlılar
misunderstanding (Represents an incorrect understanding or belief.)
Eşdizimler
public conception
|different conceptions
|traditional conception
Konular
thinking
|philosophy
|education
|communication
Örnekler
- People have different conceptions of what happiness means.
- The law challenges our traditional conception of marriage.
- His conception of freedom is quite radical.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
conception
IPA
GB/kənsˈɛpʃən/
US/kənsˈɛpʃən/
Heceler ve vurgu
con - cep - tion (3 hece)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cep)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
- Base: conception
- Plural: conception, conceptions
Kelime ailesi
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
İfadeler
at conception
1/ˈæt kənsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
at the start of pregnancy
At the time when a woman becomes pregnant.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- She oversaw the project from conception to completion.
- The exhibition was developed from conception to completion in just six months.