noun
1. continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature (Freq. 1)
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the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge
• Syn: ↑speculation
• Derivationally related forms: ↑speculate (for: ↑speculation), ↑meditate
• Hypernyms: ↑contemplation, ↑reflection, ↑reflexion, ↑rumination, ↑musing, ↑thoughtfulness
2. (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects)
• Derivationally related forms: ↑meditate
• Topics: ↑religion, ↑faith, ↑religious belief
• Hypernyms: ↑contemplation, ↑reflection, ↑reflexion, ↑rumination, ↑musing, ↑thoughtfulness
Useful english dictionary. 2012.