noun. The beginning of something, such as an undertaking; a commencement. synonym: origin.

noun. A taking in, as by swallowing; the process of receiving within.

noun. The incipient or initial stage; beginning; commencement.

noun. In entomology, a starting-point; the place of beginning, as of a longitudinal mark, etc.

noun. The formal qualification of a master of arts in the old universities, preliminary to taking his degree; the solemn act kept by the candidate for the degree of master of arts immediately before receiving the degree; the commencement.

noun. Beginning; commencement; initiation.

noun. Reception; a taking in.

noun. The creation or beginning of something; the establishment.

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

"One of Vertigo's functions since its inception is to rethink old DC Comics properties, Roberson says, and after finishing up the Fables spinoff Cinderella: From Fabletown With Love, he pitched several ideas to his editor, Shelly Bond."

from the get-go  

beginning  

cause  emanation  germination  overture  preliminary  

conception  contraception  deception  exception  interception  

perpetuator  precipitousness  

babyhood  beginning  beginning  beginnings  birth