inception
noun
in·cep·tion
in-ˈsep-shən 
: an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
Examples of inception in a Sentence
The project has been shrouded in controversy from its inception.
Since its inception, the business has expanded to become a national retail chain.
We'll assist you at every stage from inception to completion.
Recent Examples on the Web
The international expansion comes after Anti Social Social Club had largely stuck to its direct-to-consumer, drop model since its inception.
—
Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
Fellows, who is a Gilroy native, says the event has pumped $12 million back into the community since its inception.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
Since its inception, the CHNV program allowed over 500,000 individuals to enter the United States.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
The campaign has raised over $10 million since its inception.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for inception
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
Fellows, who is a Gilroy native, says the event has pumped $12 million back into the community since its inception.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
Since its inception, the CHNV program allowed over 500,000 individuals to enter the United States.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
The campaign has raised over $10 million since its inception.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for inception
Cite this Entry
“Inception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inception. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
inception
noun
in·cep·tion
in-ˈsep-shən
: an act or instance of beginning
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share