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conception Biology the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm in the Fallopian tube followed by implantation in the womb conception [kən′sep·shən] (biology) Fertilization of an ovum by the sperm resulting in the formation of a viable zygote. (psychology) The mental process of forming ideas, especially abstract ideas. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| I racked my brain, but could in no way account for an action so contrary to my conception of him. Sometimes it happens that the most insane thought, the most impossible conception, will become so fixed in one's head that at length one believes the thought or the conception to be reality. Oligarchs and democrats go wrong in their conception of the good. |
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