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| 1. | [ noun ] (psychology) continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature | |
| Synonyms: | speculation | |
| Examples: | "the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge" |
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| Related terms: | contemplation chew_over | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (psychology) a calm lengthy intent consideration | |
| Synonyms: | reflection contemplation musing rumination thoughtfulness reflexion | |
| Related terms: | consideration retrospect cogitation omphaloskepsis introspection chew_over contemplate study | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects) | |
| Related terms: | contemplation religion | |
| Similar spelling: |
meditative meditate meditatively |
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