— conceptional , adj. — conceptive , adj.
/keuhn sep"sheuhn/ , n.
1. the act of conceiving; the state of being conceived.
2. fertilization; inception of pregnancy.
3. a notion; idea; concept: She has some odd conceptions about life.
4. something that is conceived: That machine is the conception of a genius.
5. origination; beginning: The organization has been beset by problems from its conception.
6. a design; plan.
7. a sketch of something not actually existing: an artist's conception of ancient Athens.
8. the act or power of forming notions, ideas, or concepts.
[ 1300-50; ME concepcion conception- (s. of conceptio ), equiv. to L concept- (see CONCEPT) + -ion- -ION ]
Syn. 3. See idea .