noun

conceiving

kuhn-SEE-vihng

Conceiving (noun) means the act of becoming pregnant, or of forming an idea or plan. Example: “The conceiving of the project took months of planning.”

noun

The act of becoming pregnant, or of forming an idea or plan.

"The conceiving of the project took months of planning."

How to use conceiving

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process of conceiving — either a pregnancy or an idea.

Word forms

conceivings plural

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Rhymes for conceiving

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Frequently asked questions

What does “conceiving” mean?

The word “conceiving” means the act of becoming pregnant, or of forming an idea or plan. In plain terms, the process of conceiving — either a pregnancy or an idea.

How do you pronounce “conceiving”?

“Conceiving” is pronounced kuhn-SEE-vihng (/kənˈsiːvɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “conceiving” in a sentence?

Here is “conceiving” used in a sentence: “The conceiving of the project took months of planning.”

What part of speech is “conceiving”?

“Conceiving” is a noun.