inception

Definitions

The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.

The act or process of beginning; the commencement.

Examples

The project has been plagued by technical difficulties since its very inception.

The film explores the complex layers of dreams within dreams, much like the concept of inception.

From its inception in 1995, the organization has grown into a global leader in environmental conservation.

Synonyms

beginning origin start commencement birth initiation genesis

Antonyms

conclusion end termination finish completion close cessation