CONCEPTIONS Synonyms

• an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

• the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

• your intention; what you intend to do

• a personal view

• an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

• (music) melodic subject of a musical composition

• an iconic mental representation

• (Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world

• a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

• a standard or typical example

• language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense

• someone who closely resembles a famous person (especially an actor)

• (mathematics) the set of values of the dependent variable for which a function is defined

• the general impression that something (a person or organization or product) presents to the public

• a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)

• render visible, as by means of MRI

• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

• a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

• the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance

• an explanation that results from interpreting something

• an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious

• a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

• a general inclusive concept

• an odd or fanciful or capricious idea

• (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items

• the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

• a way of conceiving something

• the process of perceiving

• knowledge gained by perceiving

• becoming aware of something via the senses

• the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

• the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

• the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual

• a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

• the cognitive condition of someone who understands

• the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

• an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

• the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination

• characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy

• a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

• the visual percept of a region

• the act of looking or seeing or observing

• the range of the eye

• a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

• a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof

• purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of'

• graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept

• the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated

• outward appearance

• deem to be

• look at carefully; study mentally

• see or watch

• an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

• an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

• make by combining materials and parts

• put together out of artificial or natural components or parts

• draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions

• create by linking linguistic units

• create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts

• reassemble mentally

• the human act of creating

• (theology) God's act of bringing the universe into existence

• an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone

• the event that occurred at the beginning of something

• the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

• everything that exists anywhere

• the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

• an arrangement scheme

• something intended as a guide for making something else

• a decorative or artistic work

• an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

• a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something

• the creation of something in the mind

• make or work out a plan for; devise

• plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect

• create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner

• make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form

• create designs

• conceive or fashion in the mind; invent

• intend or have as a purpose

• thinking something out with care in order to achieve complete understanding of it

• the creation of something in the mind

• a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation

• the creation of something in the mind

• the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

• the creation of something in the mind

• a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation

• the act of inventing