the act of conceiving in the womb; the initiation of an embryonic animal life.-the state of being conceived; beginning.-the power or faculty of apprehending of forming an idea in the mind; the power of recalling a past sensation or perception.-the formation in the mind of an image, idea, or notion, apprehension.-the image, idea, or notion of any action or thing which is formed in the mind; a concept; a notion; a universal; the product of a rational belief or judgment. see concept.-idea; purpose; design.-conceit; affected sentiment or thought.