inception

[ in-sep-shuhn ]

noun

1. beginning; start; commencement.

   Synonyms: conception, root, source, outset, origin

2. British.
   1. the act of graduating or earning a university degree, usually a master's or doctor's degree, especially at Cambridge University.
   2. the graduation ceremony; commencement.
3. (in science fiction) the act of instilling an idea into someone's mind by entering their dreams.

inception

/ ɪnˈsɛpʃən /

noun

1. the beginning, as of a project or undertaking

Word History and Origins

Origin of inception¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English incepcion, from Latin inceptiōn- (stem of inceptiō ), equivalent to incept(us) “begun” ( incept ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

History shows it has been with us since the inception of our country and has been a staple of human nature since we crawled out of the caves.

From Salon

Trump has praised the lucrative LIV tour, and five of its tournaments have been been held at his courses since its inception in June 2022.

From BBC

Trump has praised the lucrative LIV tour for its "unlimited money", and five of its tournaments have been been held at his courses since its inception in June 2022.

From BBC

Indeed, City are fourth when it comes to longest unbeaten runs since the inception of the Premier League in 1992-93.

From BBC

Since its inception in 2015, the charity, who work with paediatric centres across the UK, has donated over 6,600 bears to children.

From BBC

Related Words

• initiation
• outset