Inception

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪnˈsÉ›pʃən/
• Rhymes: -É›pʃən
• Hyphenation: in + cep + tion

Origin

From Latin inception-, stem of inceptiō, from inceptus, Perfect passive participle of incipiō ("I begin").

Full definition of inception

Noun

1. The creation or beginning of something; the establishment.From its inception the agency has been helping people obtain and properly install car seats for children.

Coordinate terms

• conception

Derived terms

• -ception