Inception
Inception noun - The point at which something begins.
Usage example: this seemed like a good program at its inception, but it isn't working out as planned
Termination
Termination noun - The act of ceasing to exist.
Usage example: feels that the voluntary termination of one's life should be left entirely up to the patient
Inception is an antonym for termination.
How words are described
| successful | successful inception | successful termination |
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