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
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.
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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
9 May 2025
(noun) anything in accord with principles of justice; “he feels he is in the right”; “the rightfulness of his claim”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
