inception
noun
in·cep·tion
in-ˈsep-shən 
: an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
a project kept secret since its inception
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.
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The Coloradan has reported that more than 70 people have died climbing Longs Peak since the park's inception in 1915.
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Michael Loria,
USA Today,
7 July 2026
The semi-finals follow early next week, before the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, when the champions of the 23rd FIFA World Cup since the tournament’s inception in 1930 will be crowned.
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2026
About half-a-million SpaceX options traded by midday Monday, a little below the average since inception, but still enough to be the fifth-most popular stock for options trading.
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Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
The most successful driver at Silverstone since its inception, the place named a straight after him as part of that 2010 update.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
6 July 2026
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Michael Loria,
USA Today,
7 July 2026
The semi-finals follow early next week, before the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, when the champions of the 23rd FIFA World Cup since the tournament’s inception in 1930 will be crowned.
—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2026
About half-a-million SpaceX options traded by midday Monday, a little below the average since inception, but still enough to be the fifth-most popular stock for options trading.
—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
The most successful driver at Silverstone since its inception, the place named a straight after him as part of that 2010 update.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
6 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for inception
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inception
noun
in·cep·tion
in-ˈsep-shən
: an act or instance of beginning
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