cogitation | ||
1. | [ noun ] a carefully considered thought about something | |
Examples: | "his cogitations were dutifully recorded in his daybook" |
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Related terms: | idea deliberate | |
2. | [ noun ] (psychology) attentive scrutiny and thought | |
Synonyms: | study | |
Examples: | "after much cogitation he rejected the offer" |
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Related terms: | thinking contemplation lucubration think study | |
Similar spelling: |
cogitative cogitate |