Inception

/ɪnˈsɛp.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the beginning or start of something, particularly an idea or project.

The inception of the project was marked by a meeting of all stakeholders.

the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.

Since its inception, the charity has raised millions for homeless families.

the act of beginning something.

Their inception of the new policy was met with enthusiasm from the community.

From Latin 'inceptio', from 'inceptus', past participle of 'incipere' meaning 'to begin'.

at the inception

At the very beginning or start of something.

inception point

The critical moment when something begins.

initiator

A person or thing that initiates or begins something.

creation

The action or process of bringing something into existence.

The start of something big.

That was the inception of the tech revolution.

Kicking off a project or plan.

We're at the inception of our new marketing strategy.