Synonyms for meditation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : med-i-tey-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˌmɛd ɪˈteɪ ʃən

Définition of meditation

Origin : c.1200, "contemplation; devout preoccupation; devotions, prayer," from Old French meditacion "thought, reflection, study," and directly from Latin meditationem (nominative meditatio) "a thinking over, meditation," noun of action from past participle stem of meditari "to meditate, think over, reflect, consider," frequentative form from PIE root *med- "to measure, limit, consider, advise, take appropriate measures" (cf. Greek medesthai "think about," medon "ruler;" Latin modus "measure, manner," modestus "moderate," modernus "modern," mederi "to heal," medicus "physician;" Sanskrit midiur "I judge, estimate;" Welsh meddwl "mind, thinking;" Gothic miton, Old English metan "to measure;" also see medical).
Meaning "discourse on a subject" is early 14c.; meaning "act of meditating, continuous calm thought upon some subject" is from late 14c. The Latin verb also had stronger senses: "plan, devise, practice, rehearse, study."

noun contemplation

Example sentences :

Her eyes were downcast--looking upon the waxed floor as if in meditation.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

She ate her dinner slowly, with meditation and a thankful heart.
Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown

It was to me a soothing and a gratifying scene of meditation.
Extract from : « Beaux and Belles of England » by Mary Robinson

For a moment he seemed lost in meditation, and then at last spoke slowly.
Extract from : « Cleo The Magnificent » by Louis Zangwill

I would spend long hours upon my knees in prayer and meditation.
Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini

She sank back to her chair, folded her hands in her lap and fell into meditation.
Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini

The poor ruffler was fallen into meditation, and noted not that his nag did no more than amble.
Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini

Such was Mr. Balfour's meditation as he stepped into his cab.
Extract from : « Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. » by Charles James Lever

I had plenty of time for meditation, and now and then I would give some thought to Kurtz.
Extract from : « Heart of Darkness » by Joseph Conrad

Henry, after Sir George's exit, lapsed into his principal's chair and into meditation.
Extract from : « A Great Man » by Arnold Bennett

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