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inception

 

[ ɪnˈsɛpʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

movie

The beginning or start of something; the establishment or creation of something new.

Synonyms

commencement, initiation, start

Examples of usage

  • The inception of the new company was met with great excitement.
  • She has been there since the inception of the project.
Context #2 | Noun

dreams

The planting of an idea into someone's mind through their dreams.

Synonyms

implantation, instillation

Examples of usage

  • The movie Inception explores the concept of planting ideas in dreams.

Translations

Translations of the word "inception" in other languages:

🇵🇹 início

🇮🇳 आरंभ

🇩🇪 Beginn

🇮🇩 permulaan

🇺🇦 початок

🇵🇱 początek

🇯🇵 開始 (kaishi)

🇫🇷 début

🇪🇸 inicio

🇹🇷 başlangıç

🇰🇷 시작 (sijak)

🇸🇦 بداية

🇨🇿 začátek

🇸🇰 začiatok

🇨🇳 开始 (kāishǐ)

🇸🇮 začetek

🇮🇸 byrjun

🇰🇿 бастау

🇬🇪 დაწყება

🇦🇿 başlanğıc

🇲🇽 inicio

Word origin

The word 'inception' originated from the Latin word 'inceptio', which means a beginning or commencement. It has been used in English since the late 15th century. The term gained popularity in modern times due to its prominent usage in the film 'Inception' directed by Christopher Nolan, released in 2010. The movie brought the concept of planting ideas in dreams to a wide audience, further solidifying the word's association with this idea.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,105 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.