Definition of Meditation

1. Noun. 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"

Exact synonyms: Speculation
Generic synonyms: Contemplation, Musing, Reflection, Reflexion, Rumination, Thoughtfulness
Derivative terms: Meditate, Meditate, Speculate

2. Noun. (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects).
Generic synonyms: Contemplation, Musing, Reflection, Reflexion, Rumination, Thoughtfulness
Category relationships: Faith, Religion, Religious Belief
Derivative terms: Meditate

Definition of Meditation

1. n. The act of meditating; close or continued thought; the turning or revolving of a subject in the mind; serious contemplation; reflection; musing.

Definition of Meditation

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Medical Definition of Meditation

1. 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. "With wings as swift As meditation or the thoughts of love." (Shak) Origin: OE. Meditacioun, F. Meditation, fr. L. Meditatio. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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