conception conception /kənˈsɛpʃən/

noun

1. () An abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances  ( construct , conception , concept )
   an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
    The concept of freedom is deeply embedded in the history of many nations.
   The concept of freedom is deeply embedded in the history of many nations.
   
   
2. () The act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon  ( conception )
   the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon
    It can be difficult to predict the exact moment of conception
   It can be difficult to predict the exact moment of conception
   
3. () The event that occurred at the beginning of something  ( conception , creation )
   the event that occurred at the beginning of something
    From its creation the plan was doomed to failure
   from its creation the plan was doomed to failure
   
4. () The creation of something in the mind  ( design , excogitation , conception , innovation , invention )
   the creation of something in the mind