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Meditation

Meditation Meaning & Definition
Meditation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Meditation?

[n] 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"
[n] contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Meditation: speculation

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See Also | contemplation | musing | reflection | reflexion | rumination | thoughtfulness

Meditation In Webster's Dictionary

\Med`i*ta"tion\, n. [OE. meditacioun, F. m['e]ditation, fr. L. meditatio.] 1. The act of meditating; close or continued thought; the turning or revolving of a subject in the mind; serious contemplation; reflection; musing. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight. --Ps. xix. 14. 2. Thought; -- without regard to kind. [Obs.] With wings as swift As meditation or the thoughts of love. --Shak.

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