"conceptionism" meaning in English

See conceptionism in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: conception + -ism. In the philosophical sense, introduced by Ruth Millikan. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|conception|ism}} conception + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} conceptionism (uncountable)
  1. (philosophy) The belief that the extension of a concept or term is determined by some aspect of the speaker's conception of its extension. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Philosophy
    Sense id: en-conceptionism-en-noun-MwSR3BG9 Categories (other): English terms suffixed with -ism Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ism: 50 50 Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences
  2. The belief that life begins at conception, and thus all abortion is murder. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-conceptionism-en-noun-9pEjyWvj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 35 65 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ism: 50 50

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