n. [ L. inceptio, fr. incipere to begin; pref. in- in + capere to take. See Capable. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. Beginning; commencement; initiation. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
Marked with vivacity of inception, apathy of progress, and prematureness of decay. Rawle. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Reception; a taking in. [ R. ] Poe. [ 1913 Webster ]