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conception

[/kənˈsɛpʃən/]
nounfemininepl: conceptions / concepções
concepção
1. The action of conceiving a child; the fertilization of an egg by sperm
Conception occurs when a sperm fertilizes an egg.
A concepção ocorre quando um espermatozoide fertiliza um óvulo.
2. The formation of an idea or plan; the beginning or origination of something
The conception of the project started three years ago.
A concepção do projeto começou há três anos.
3. A person's idea or understanding of something
His conception of success differs from mine.
A sua concepção de sucesso é diferente da minha.
Synonyms
ideanotionunderstandinginceptionoriginationfertilization
Antonyms
misunderstandingignorance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
concepção
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
concepção
Standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
concepção
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
concepção
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

from conception to completion
immaculate conception
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