MEDITATION

meditation, speculation

(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”

meditation

(noun) (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

meditation (countable and uncountable, plural meditations)

A devotional exercise of, or leading to contemplation.

A contemplative discourse, often on a religious or philosophical subject.

A musical theme treated in a meditative manner.

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary


Med`i*ta"tion, n. Etym: [OE. meditacioun, F. méditation, 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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17 November 2024

MONASTICISM

(noun) asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience


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