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inception

/ɪnˈsɛpʃn/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The act or process of beginning something new.

    - "The inception of a new project was marked by the signing of a contract."
    - "The inception of modern medicine began with the discovery of penicillin."
  • Noun

    The initial stage of a dream or idea.

    - "The inception of her dream was the moment she saw the beautiful painting."
    - "The inception of the idea for the novel came to her during a long car ride."

Pronunciation
  1. /ɪnˈsɛpʃn/



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  2. /ɪnˈsɛpʃn/



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Rhymes
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ception , perception , inflection , connection
Variants
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inception , inceptions
Forms
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inceptions, incepted, incepting, inceptive


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'incepcionem' meaning 'beginning' or 'origin'


Trivia
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  1. Inception was the title of a 2010 science fiction film directed by Christopher Nolan.

  2. The word 'inception' appears in the Bible, where it is used to describe the beginning of God's creation of the world.


Related Concepts
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  1. Conception: The formation of an idea or plan in the mind.

  2. Birth: The act or process of being born.

  3. Origin: The point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived.


Culture
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Inception has been used extensively in literature and art, particularly in the context of new beginnings or the genesis of ideas. In Christopher Nolan's film of the same name, inception refers to the ability to implant an idea into someone's mind.

How to Memorize "inception"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a seed sprouting, representing the beginning of something new.
    - Imagine a blank canvas, ready to be filled with ideas and colors.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the first letter of the alphabet, 'I', for 'initial'.
    - Link inception with the concept of a fresh start or new beginning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'I Can't Begin' to remember the definitions: Inception is the 'I'nitial 'C'reation, 'A'ct or 'B'eginning, or 'N'ew 'I'de.


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