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conceiving

kuhn-SEE-vihng
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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.”

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The act of becoming pregnant, or of forming an idea or plan.
"The conceiving of the project took months of planning."

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

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Plural
conceivings
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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.