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conception

NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. conception
2. idea

This noun refers to the act of coming up with an idea or concept, similar to "inspiration" or "conception." It is used when describing the moment or process of thinking up a creative or original plan.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I got the idea for an improvement from an ad I happened to see.

Sentence 2

The harder I sit at my desk, the more ideas seem to slip away.

Sentence 3

Looking at the leftovers in the fridge, a new idea came to me.

Sentence 4

The idea I came up with in the bath actually turned out to be useful!

Sentence 5

Last week's failure ended up sparking an idea for improvement.