NOUN | cognition | meditation, speculation | continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject / subject or series of subjects / subjects of a deep or abstruse nature |
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cognition | meditation | (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects) |
Sounds | meh.dahtey'shahn | |
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Rhymes | Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn... |
Meaning | continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject / subject or series of subjects / subjects of a deep or abstruse nature. | |
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Example | "the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge" | |
Synonym | speculation | |
Broader | contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness | A calm, lengthy, intent consideration |
Spanish | meditación | |
Verbs | meditate | reflect deeply on a subject / subject |
meditate | think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes |
Meaning | (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects). | |
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Category | religion, faith, religious belief | A strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny |
Broader | contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness | A calm, lengthy, intent consideration |
Spanish | meditación | |
Catalan | meditació | |
Verbs | meditate | think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes |
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