inception

//ɪnˈsɛpʃən//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Noun

inceptionSingular
inceptionsPlural
1

The beginning or starting point of something, especially an organization, institution, or activity.

Since its inception in 1990, the organization has helped thousands of people.

2

The act of establishing or initiating something.

The inception of the new research center was celebrated by the entire university.