Synonyms of the word cogitation


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cogitation

  • n. (uncountable) The process of cogitating; thought, deliberation or meditation.
  • n. (countable) A carefully considered thought.

contemplation

  • n. The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject;…
  • n. Holy meditation.
  • n. The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing.

idea

  • n. (philosophy) An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as…
  • n. (obsolete) The conception of someone or something as representing a perfect example; an ideal.
  • n. (obsolete) The form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic.
  • n. An image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory.
  • n. More generally, any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking.
  • n. A conception in the mind of something to be done; a plan for doing something, an intention.
  • n. A vague or fanciful notion; a feeling or hunch; an impression.
  • n. (music) A musical theme or melodic subject.

musing

  • v. present participle of muse.
  • adj. Absorbed in thought; contemplative.
  • n. thought, meditation, contemplation.

reflection

  • n. The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
  • n. The property of a propagated wave being thrown back from a surface (such as a mirror).
  • n. Something, such as an image, that is reflected.
  • n. Careful thought or consideration.
  • n. An implied criticism.
  • n. (computing) The process or mechanism of determining the capabilities of an object at run-time.

reflexion

  • n. Alternative spelling of reflection.

rumination

  • n. The act of ruminating; i.e. chewing cud and other ruminants.
  • n. (figuratively) Deep thought or consideration.
  • n. (psychology) Negative cyclic thinking; persistent and recurrent worrying or brooding.
  • n. (pathology) An eating disorder characterized by repetitive regurgitation of small amounts of food from…

study

  • v. (usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them,…
  • v. (academic) To take a course or courses on a subject.
  • v. To acquire knowledge on a subject.
  • v. To look at minutely.
  • v. To fix the mind closely upon a subject; to dwell upon anything in thought; to muse; to ponder.
  • v. To endeavor diligently; to be zealous.
  • n. (obsolete) A state of mental perplexity or worried thought.
  • n. (archaic) Thought, as directed to a specific purpose; one's concern.
  • n. Mental effort to acquire knowledge or learning.
  • n. The act of studying or examining; examination.
  • n. Any particular branch of learning that is studied; any object of attentive consideration.
  • n. A room in a house intended for reading and writing; traditionally the private room of the male head of…
  • n. An artwork made in order to practise or demonstrate a subject or technique.
  • n. (music) A piece for special practice; an étude.

thought

  • n. Form created in the mind, rather than the forms perceived through the five senses; an instance of thinking.
  • n. (uncountable) The process by which such forms arise or are manipulated; thinking.
  • n. A way of thinking (associated with a group, nation or region).
  • v. simple past tense and past participle of think.

thoughtfulness

  • n. thoughtful and considerate attention.
  • n. careful deliberation before action.

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