In terms of thought, concept is the thing conceived, and conception is the process it undergoes.Originally Posted by AUTOMOON
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.Originally Posted by etymonline.com
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If you have further doubts, Automoon, please try the dictionary at dictionary.com or etymonline.com.![]()
Was I?
Then you were actually referring www.dictionary.com , if you could go for a visit for these two words.
Thank you very much, CasIf you have further doubts, Automoon, please try the dictionary at dictionary.com or etymonline.com.![]()
I post it after I visited www.dictionary.com.
In conception entry, it includes all the meaning you mentioned, and abstract things. That is, it has a larger range of meaning than concept, including what concept means.
Here is the problem, Cas.
How would you choose?
You're welcome, Automoon.Originally Posted by AUTOMOON
It depends on context.What's the sentence?
There is not any specific question.
I wish you could tell me why do you use concept to mean abstract ideas, plan, thought, ect, while coneption also carries those meanings( I have checked it in www.dictionary .com of conception).
Why, do you not use concept?
As a final attempt, Automoon, I pray my last words on this subject will provide some comfort to you, and if not, well, you can't say we didn't try.Originally Posted by AUTOMOON
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has no conception (i.e., lacks origin)
has no concept (i.e., lacks meaning)
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I guess I didn't make myself understood clearly enough.
Here in what I find at www dictionary .com:
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Have seen the meaning in bold type, do you still say
- <LI type=a>Formation of a viable zygote by the union of the male sperm and female ovum; fertilization.
- The entity formed by the union of the male sperm and female ovum; an embryo or zygote.
- <LI type=a>The ability to form or understand mental concepts and abstractions.
- Something conceived in the mind; a concept, plan, design, idea, or thought. See Synonyms at idea.
- Archaic. A beginning; a start
“have no conception ( have no origin)”??
What about have no conception(have no thought/ plan/concept)??