<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the act of conceiving; the state of being conceived.</li><li>fertilization; inception of pregnancy.</li><li>a notion; idea; concept: She has some odd conceptions about life.</li><li>something that is conceived: That machine is the conception of a genius.</li><li>origination; beginning: The organization has been beset by problems from its conception.</li><li>a design; plan.</li><li>a sketch of something not actually existing: an artist's conception of ancient Athens.</li><li>the act or power of forming notions, ideas, or concepts.</li></ul>