Conceptive

con·cep·tion  (kn-spshn)

n.

1.

a. Formation of a viable zygote by the union of the male sperm and female ovum; fertilization.

b. The entity formed by the union of the male sperm and female ovum; an embryo or zygote.

2.

a. The ability to form or understand mental concepts and abstractions.

b. Something conceived in the mind; a concept, plan, design, idea, or thought. See Synonyms at idea.

3. Archaic A beginning; a start.

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[Middle English concepcioun, from Old French conception, from Latin concepti, conceptin-, from conceptus; see concept.]

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con·ception·al adj.

con·ceptive adj.

con·ceptive·ly adv.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

conceptive - capable of conceiving impregnable fertile - capable of reproducing