Synonyms for inception
ɪnˈsɛp ʃən

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1. origin, origination, inception(noun)

   an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events

   Synonyms:
   rootage, innovation, parentage, instauration, lineage, introduction, root, stock, creation, ancestry, founding, stemma, descent, blood, extraction, origin, line of descent, line, blood line, pedigree, source, initiation, bloodline, origination, foundation, beginning, institution

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1. inception

   The Latin commencement is more formal than the Saxon beginning, as the verb commence, is more formal than begin. Commencement is for the most part restricted to some form of action, while beginning has no restriction, but may be applied to action, state, material, extent, enumeration, or to whatever else may be conceived of as having a first part, point, degree, etc. The letter A is at the beginning (not the commencement) of every alphabet. If we were to speak of the commencement of the Pacific Railroad, we should be understood to refer to the enterprise and its initiatory act; if we were to refer to the roadway we should say "Here is the beginning of the Pacific Railroad." In the great majority of cases begin and beginning are preferable to commence and commencement as the simple, idiomatic English words, always accurate and expressive. "In the beginning was the word," John i, 1. An origin is the point from which something starts or sets out, often involving, and always suggesting causal connection; as, the origin of evil; the origin of a nation, a government, or a family. A source is that which furnishes a first and continuous supply, that which flows forth freely or may be readily recurred to; as, the source of a river; a source of knowledge; a source of inspiration; fertile land is a source (not an origin) of wealth. A rise is thought of as in an action; we say that a lake is the source of a certain river, or that the river takes its rise from the lake. Motley wrote of "The Rise of the Dutch Republic." Fount, fountain, and spring, in their figurative senses, keep close to their literal meaning. Compare CAUSE.

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   Synonyms:
   arising, beginning, commencement, fount, fountain, inauguration, initiation, opening, origin, outset, rise, source, spring, start

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1. inception(n.)

   Synonyms:
   beginning, commencement, inauguration

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1. List of paraphrases:

   creation, establishment, beginning, launch, start, commencement, launching, debut, foundation, outset, initiation, infancy, startup, created

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How to use inception in a sentence?

1. The UAW:

   Since its inception, the UAW has put in place a process to ensure that minority groups have a voice.

2. The People Daily:

   What has also been notable is the hypocrisy of some Western governments - the United States and United Kingdom most prominently - which have called for a stop to the violence, as if they have had nothing to do with it, but, looking back at the whole protest saga, they have been deeply involved in fuelling it since its inception.

3. Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate:

   Salute to Mumbai University! I had just turned 15, when I joined University of Mumbai, where I obtained my first two Degrees - B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry & Physics, and B.Sc. (Tech) in Chemical Engineering and Polymer Technology. I consider myself to be very fortunate and highly honored to study at the most prestigious institutes of University of Mumbai; Elphinstone College, Institute of Science, and UDCT. University of Mumbai was then known as Bombay University, since her inception in 1857 during the British rule, For me, it was really an awesome experience, full of grace and elegance, to walk through the great corridors of Bombay University buildings, or to enter those excellent libraries of Elphinstone College or Institute of Science (a.k.a. RIS) or UDCT. I have millions of fond and precious memories of my student years at University of Mumbai, involving many magical moments of my best teen years. My heartfelt salute to University of Mumbai, one of the best Universities in the world, and my favorite alma mater. Keep it up, University of Mumbai. We are proud of you - always!

4. Jared Woodfill:

   This is a huge win for the pro-life movement, the court recognized that the charges brought by the Harris County District Attorney's Office were flawed from their inception.

5. Bernie Sanders:

   Racism has plagued the United States since its inception.

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