Concept and Conception

[AUTOMOON]

What is the differences between these two words?

[Tdol]

Conception can refer to pregnancy. It also seems to me to have a wider sense that just the idea.

[AUTOMOON]

Then concept could refer some basic knowledge in a subject , while concept not?


By the way, is the way knowledge used the way in the above sencence correct?

[Tdol]

Assuming you mean 'conception' for the second, then I would say so. 'Knowledge' is fine, but it should be 'refer to'.

[AUTOMOON]

You mean conception could refer the fundalmental things in a subject ,while concept not?

[twostep]

You may confuse your reader. Conception is generally used for fertilization of an egg while concept is used for an abstract/idea.

[AUTOMOON]

I've looke them up in the dictionary.com, and the branches of meaning of both words overlapps , actually.

It is true that conception , in most cases , indicates the physilogical process that give birth to babies, but it also could mean something conceived in mind, a concept, a thought, or even a plan.


Then do you still think the same way?
How would you choose?
Is it a question of habitual use of people?

[twostep]

I've looke them up in the dictionary.com, and the branches of meaning of both words overlapps , actually.

It is true that conception , in most cases , indicates the physilogical process that give birth to babies, but it also could mean something conceived in mind, a concept, a thought, or even a plan.


Then do you still think the same way?
How would you choose?
Is it a question of habitual use of people?

I would use concept for an idea, a lay out, a plan and conception for fertilization (has nothing to do with giving birth) or the start of a concept. His conception of the problem led to the concept of its solution...
Cas where are you! Help!

[blacknomi]

(Watch of the Day: Casio ON SALE 50% OFF )


I guess Casio is busy catwalking in the display window.

Scream at the top of your lungs! Casio Casio Casio!

(ticktack-ticktack-ticktack-ticktack)

I hope that helps!

[twostep]

Your concept is a bit out of concept!