meditation

Definition of meditation

Nouns

continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
"the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge"
Synonyms:
speculation
Type of:
contemplation, musing, reflection, reflexion, rumination, thoughtfulness
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
(religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects)
Type of:
contemplation, musing, reflection, reflexion, rumination, thoughtfulness
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

Vocabulary Lists for meditation

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Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" Intro + Chapters 1-7 »(650 words)
Vocabulary study list for Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The...
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k5 »(500 words)
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Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" Chapters 11-20 »(180 words)
Vocabulary study list for Harper Lee's "To Kill a...
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Words that contain meditation