English / word
inception
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The establishment or starting point of an institution, activity, or idea.
In context
01
The project has achieved impressive results since its inception.
02
The inception of the company marked a new era in the industry.
Synonyms
beginning,start,commencement
Antonyms
conclusion,termination,end
Collocations
since its inception,at the inception,mark the inception