Inception Definition & Meaning

inception
noun
  1. an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events

"Inception" in song lyrics

See how inception is used in real songs:

  • "Your life's a struggle and with me, there's no inception"
    Beretta 9 f/ 71Raw — Mask Men
  • "And conceptual inception"
    Souls Of Mischief — That Ain't Life (Climax)
  • "contributions since inception"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "inception"

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