MEDITATION Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word meditation. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MEDITATION
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| concentration | nounn | |||||||
noun • the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume • the spatial property of being crowded together • strengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing diluting material • increase in density • complete attention; intense mental effort • bringing together military forces • great and constant diligence and attention | ||||||||
| contemplation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a long and thoughtful observation • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration | ||||||||
| introspection | nounn | |||||||
noun • the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct | ||||||||
| mindfulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities | ||||||||
| musing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||||
| pondering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||||
| reflection | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration • the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface • expression without words • a likeness in which left and right are reversed • the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material) • (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed • a remark expressing careful consideration • the ability to reflect beams or rays | ||||||||
| rumination | nounn | |||||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration • (of ruminants) chewing (the cud) • regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding | ||||||||
| stillness | nounn | |||||||
noun • (poetic) tranquil silence • calmness without winds • a state of no motion or movement | ||||||||
| thoughtfulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration • kind and considerate regard for others • the trait of thinking carefully before acting • a considerate and thoughtful act | ||||||||
| speculation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence • a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence) • an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits • continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature | ||||||||
