Concepción (en. Conception)

/kɔnθepˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Act of conceiving or the action of forming an idea or concept.
Her conception of happiness is very different from mine.
Su concepción de la felicidad es muy diferente a la mía.
In biology, the moment when a new being is formed from the union of an egg and a sperm.
Conception generally occurs in the fallopian tube.
La concepción ocurre generalmente en la trompa de Falopio.
Initial plan or design of a project.
The conception of the new building has been very innovative.
La concepción del nuevo edificio ha sido muy innovadora.

Etymology

From the Latin 'conceptio', which means 'the action of conceiving'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

project conception
The way a project is planned and designed.
concepción del proyecto
mental conception
The internal and subjective representation of an object or idea.
concepción mental
artistic conception
Ideas and principles that underlie a work of art.
concepción artística

Related Words

conceive
Forming a concept or an idea.
concebir
concept
Ideation or general representation of something.
concepto
project
Plan or proposal that is carried out.
proyecto

Slang Meanings

Unplanned conception
That was an unplanned conception that took everyone by surprise.
Esa fue una concepción no planificada que tomó a todos por sorpresa.
Creative conception
Her creative conception has brought new ideas to the team.
Su concepción creativa ha traído nuevas ideas al equipo.