conception

/kənˈsɛpʃən/
noun 5

Collocations

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1

(noun.) idea/understanding

ADJ

clear, distinct

After living abroad, she developed a distinct conception of what home really meant to her.

broad, general | narrow | bold, grand | modern | traditional | popular | initial, original

VERB + CONCEPTION

have

PREP

in ~

The architect's design was bold in conception but difficult to build.

PHRASES

have no conception of sth

I have no conception of how complicated the project would become until we started working on it.

2

(noun.) becoming/making sb pregnant

VERB + CONCEPTION

prevent

PREP

at ~

A baby's biological sex is determined at conception.

PHRASES

the moment of conception

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