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Definition of inception

inception

/ɪnˈsɛp.ʃən/
in · cep · tion
Plural:inceptions
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Adjective:inceptive
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1

The establishment, starting point, or beginning of an institution, project, or activity.

Example

"The charitable organization has grown rapidly since its inception five years ago."

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• Rhymes for inception

• Nearby Words

incent
incentive
incentivize
inception
incertitude
incessant
incessantly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late Middle English period from Latin inceptio ('a beginning, an undertaking'), derived from the verb incipere ('to begin, take in hand'), from in- ('into, upon') and capere ('to take, seize').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inception. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inception
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