conception

UK /kənˈsɛpʃən/ US /kənˈsɛpʃən/
noun 5

Definitions

noun

1

The act of conceiving.

2

The state of being conceived; the beginning.

3

The fertilization of an ovum by a sperm to form a zygote.

Some powers diuine, or els infernall, mixt Their angry ſeedes at his conception: For he was neuer ſprong of humaine race, Since with the ſpirit of his fearefull pride, He dares so doubtleſly reſolue of rule.

4

The start of pregnancy.

5

The formation of a conceptus or an implanted embryo.

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