Inception

Inception
Inception In*cep"tion, n. [L. inceptio, fr. incipere to begin; pref. in- in + capere to take. See {Capable}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Beginning; commencement; initiation. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]

Marked with vivacity of inception, apathy of progress, and prematureness of decay. --Rawle. [1913 Webster]

2. Reception; a taking in. [R.] --Poe. [1913 Webster]


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