conception

conception
n.
concept

1) a clear; vague conception

2) the conception that + clause (the conception that the superpowers must fight is dangerous)

becoming pregnant or being conceived

3) at conception

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[kən'sepʃ(ə)n]
vagueconception
['becoming pregnant or being conceived'] at conception
['concept'] a clear
the conception that + clause (the conception that the superpowers must fight is dangerous)

Combinatory dictionary. 2013.

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