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- [kuh n-sep-shuh n]
- /kənˈsɛp ʃən/
- /kənsˈeptɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-sep-shuh n]
- /kənˈsɛp ʃən/
Definitions of conceptive word
- adjective conceptive having the power of mental conception 3
- noun conceptive the act of conceiving; the state of being conceived. 1
- noun conceptive fertilization; inception of pregnancy. 1
- noun conceptive a notion; idea; concept: She has some odd conceptions about life. 1
- noun conceptive something that is conceived: That machine is the conception of a genius. 1
- noun conceptive origination; beginning: The organization has been beset by problems from its conception. 1
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Origin of conceptive
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English concepcion < Latin conceptiōn- (stem of conceptiō), equivalent to Latin concept- (see concept) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Conceptive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conceptive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
conceptive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conceptive
adj conceptive
- unsubstantiated — not substantiated; unproved or unverified: unsubstantiated allegations.
- dangerous — If something is dangerous, it is able or likely to hurt or harm you.
- unproved — to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument: to prove one's claim.
- hypothetical — assumed by hypothesis; supposed: a hypothetical case.
- analytical — An analytical way of doing something involves the use of logical reasoning.
adjective conceptive
- theoretical — given to, forming, or dealing with theories; speculative.
- idealised — to make ideal; represent in an ideal form or character; exalt to an ideal perfection or excellence.
- reproductive — serving to reproduce.
Antonyms for conceptive
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