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Originally Posted by AUTOMOON What is the differences between these two words?  |
In terms of thought,
concept is the thing conceived, and
conception is the process it undergoes.
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Originally Posted by etymonline.com concept
1556, from M.L. conceptum "draft, abstract," in L. "(a thing) conceived," from past participle of concipere "to take in". conception in the womb sense was c.1300. |
Conception refers to taking in a idea or taking in a seed (i.e., become pregnant with knowledge or child). Concept refers only to abstract things, so it doesn't apply, or rather is not used to describe living things, such as children.
If you have further doubts, Automoon, please try the dictionary at dictionary.com or etymonline.com.
