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   In·cep·tion

   /inˈsepSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity: "she has been on the board since its inception two years ago"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin inceptio(n-), from incipere ‘begin’.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   Inception sounds like conception, but their meanings are distinct. Conception usually refers to the moment of becoming pregnant. Inception refers more to the beginning, to entering upon an undertaking. Inception implies the start of a specific thing like a campaign or a company.

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   Inception definition: beginning; start; commencement.. See examples of INCEPTION used in a sentence.

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   Define inception. inception synonyms, inception pronunciation, inception translation, English dictionary definition of inception. n. The beginning of something, such as an undertaking; a commencement. See Synonyms at origin. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth...

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   3 days ago · uncountable noun [with poss] The inception of an institution or activity is the start of it. [formal] Since its inception the company has produced 53 different aircraft designs. Synonyms: beginning, start, rise, birth More Synonyms of inception. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   inception meaning: the time when an organization or official activity began: . Learn more.

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   Inception definition: . See examples of INCEPTION used in a sentence.

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   Definition of inception noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.