Finesentence mobile logo
Sign in Login / Register

Conceiving: meaning, definitions and examples

🤰
Add to dictionary

conceiving

 

[ kənˈsiːvɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

thought

Forming or devising a plan or idea in the mind. Bringing a new idea or plan into existence.

Synonyms

creating, designing, formulating, imagining.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

arrow down
Word Description / Examples
conceiving

Use this word when thinking about the initial phase of a new idea or project, often involving abstract thinking or planning.

  • She had a hard time conceiving a new plan for the project.
  • Conceiving a novel requires a lot of creativity and patience.
imagining

Used when referring to the act of forming new ideas or concepts in the mind without necessarily taking concrete steps towards making them real.

  • He spent hours imagining what life would be like on Mars.
  • Children are great at imagining fantastic stories.
designing

Ideal for situations where you are planning or making detailed specifications for something, typically with an emphasis on appearance or functionality.

  • John is designing a new interface for the software.
  • They are designing the blueprints for the new building.
creating

Best used when talking about the actual process of making something tangible or intangible.

  • She enjoys creating digital art in her free time.
  • The team is creating a new marketing campaign.
formulating

This word fits scenarios where you are preparing or developing something methodically or scientifically.

  • The scientist is formulating a new hypothesis.
  • She is formulating a strategic plan for the company.

Examples of usage

  • He was conceiving a new business model.
  • She was conceiving a plan to renovate the house.
  • They were conceiving a strategy to win the competition.
Context #2 | Verb

pregnancy

Becoming pregnant with a child. The act of conceiving a baby.

Synonyms

becoming pregnant, fertilizing, getting pregnant.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

arrow down
Word Description / Examples
conceiving

Can be repeated here as it is a direct synonym, often used in similar scenarios.

  • Doctors offer many tips on conceiving a child
becoming pregnant

This is the most straightforward term and is best used in general, conversational English when discussing the state of starting a pregnancy.

  • They were thrilled to hear that she was becoming pregnant after only a few months of trying
getting pregnant

Typically used in casual conversation, it has the same meaning as 'becoming pregnant' and is often more informal.

  • They are hoping to get pregnant soon
  • / She found it hard to believe she was getting pregnant at last
fertilizing

This term is often used in the context of reproductive biology and agriculture, focusing on the process of fertilizing an egg or soil.

  • The doctor explained the process of fertilizing an egg during IVF
  • / The farmer is fertilizing the field for the next crop

Examples of usage

  • She conceived twins after years of trying.
  • They were overjoyed when they finally conceived a child.

Translations

Translations of the word "conceiving" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conceber

🇮🇳 गर्भाधान

🇩🇪 empfangen

🇮🇩 mengandung

🇺🇦 зачаття

🇵🇱 poczęcie

🇯🇵 妊娠する

🇫🇷 concevoir

🇪🇸 concebir

🇹🇷 gebelik

🇰🇷 임신하다

🇸🇦 الحمل

🇨🇿 početí

🇸🇰 počatie

🇨🇳 怀孕

🇸🇮 zanositev

🇮🇸 þungun

🇰🇿 жүктілік

🇬🇪 ორსულობა

🇦🇿 hamiləlik

🇲🇽 concebir

Etymology

The word 'conceiving' originated from the Middle English word 'conceiven', which came from the Old French word 'conceivre', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'concipere', meaning 'to take in and hold'. The term has evolved over time to encompass both the idea of forming a plan in the mind and the act of becoming pregnant.

See also: inconceivability, inconceivable, inconceivably, preconceive, unconceivability.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,525, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.