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in-SEPSHUN/ɪnˈsepʃn/

Inception is the beginning of an organisation, project, or process (formal): from inception, since its inception. Beginning (already in the dictionary) is everyday; origin is the source twin. A founding film does not count as an n.

Meaning

The beginning of an organisation, project, or process (formal).

Examples

• “From inception the study owed an n; a founding film does not count.”
• “Beginning is already in this course. Origin is the source twin. A film is branding. A protocol is a file. Date the protocol; then shoot the film if you still must.”

Good to know

The formal start of something. Everyday: beginning (already in the dictionary). A founding film ≠ an n.

Near in meaning

beginning, outset, origin

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