conception in WordNet English dictionary

1. an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
   concept  conception  construct 
   
2. the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon
   conception 
   
3. the creation of something in the mind
   invention  innovation  excogitation  conception  design 
   
4. the event that occurred at the beginning of something
   "from its creation the plan was doomed to failure"
   creation  conception