the act of conceiving; the state of being conceived.

fertilization; inception of pregnancy.

a notion; idea; concept

She has some odd conceptions about life.

something that is conceived

That machine is the conception of a genius.

origination; beginning

The organization has been beset by problems from its conception.

a design; plan.

a sketch of something not actually existing

an artist's conception of ancient Athens.

the act or power of forming notions, ideas, or concepts.