Meditation is the act of remaining in a silent and calm state for a period of time, as part of a religious training, or so that you are more able to deal with the problems of everyday life.
Many busy executives have begun to practice yoga and meditation.
A meditation is a particular exercise that is used in meditation.
It is important that you use that meditation for at least a fortnight.
2.
See also transcendental meditation
3. uncountable noun
Meditation is the act of thinking about something very carefully and deeply for a long time.
...the man, lost in meditation, walking with slow steps along the shore.
In his lonely meditations, Antony had been forced to the conclusion that there hadbeen rumours.
Synonyms: reflection, thought, concentration, study More Synonyms of meditation
4. countable noun [usu Non/upon n]
A meditationon a particular subject is something such as a piece of writing or a speech which expresses deep thoughts about that subject.
In fact, the entire novel is a long meditation on child-bearing and mortality.
The title track is a pointed meditation on a continent gone wrong.
meditation in British English
(ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act of meditating; contemplation; reflection
2.
contemplation of spiritual matters, esp as a religious practice
meditation in American English
(ˌmɛdəˈteɪʃən)
noun
1.
act of meditating; deep, continued thought
2.
solemn reflection on sacred matters as a devotional act
3. [often pl.]
oral or written material, as a sermon, based on meditation
Word origin
ME meditacioun < OFr & L: OFr meditation < L meditatio
Examples of 'meditation' in a sentence
meditation
The latter can counteract anxiety and agitation, and has been shown to rise after yoga and meditation.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
They used meditation and yoga to fill the hours and to soothe frustration and anxiety.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It is found through meditation and inner reflection.
Crowley, Vivianne Phoenix From the Flame (1994)
One most important ingredient in the successful practice of meditation is to find what suits you.
Lewith, George & Horn, Sandra Drug-Free Pain Relief (1987)
This again is a rich time to be mined for prayer and meditation.
Christianity Today (2000)
Meditation has time and again been shown to have physiological effects.
Westcott, Patsy Alternative Health Care for Women (1991)
Try breathing exercises and meditation to help defuse any angst.
The Sun (2010)
Meditation and yoga can be especially useful.
Westcott, Patsy Alternative Health Care for Women (1991)
Meditation is part of yoga, but may be practised independently.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Oh, and a meditation on mortality and the fear of death.
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African music is not all dance music, but also for meditation or religious ceremonies.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Towards the end of his life, meditation became increasingly important as he sought a way to die well.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Practices such as meditation can take the rougher edges off stress, if you can find the time to do them.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This can last up to 30 minutes, depending on how deep my meditation is.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Both centres also offer other courses, including yoga, life coaching and meditation.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Stress management techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, or relaxation exercises help to quell distress.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
In other languages
meditation
British English: meditation /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/ NOUN
Meditation is the act of remaining in a silent and calm state for a period of time, as part of a religious training, or so that you are more able to deal with the problems of everyday life.
The plane is also an ideal place to practise meditation.
American English: meditation
Arabic: تَأَمُّلُ
Brazilian Portuguese: meditação
Chinese: 沉思
Croatian: meditacija
Czech: meditace
Danish: meditation
Dutch: meditatie
European Spanish: meditación
Finnish: mietiskely
French: méditation
German: Meditation
Greek: διαλογισμός
Italian: meditazione
Japanese: 瞑想
Korean: 명상
Norwegian: meditasjon
Polish: medytacja
European Portuguese: meditação
Romanian: meditație
Russian: медитация
Latin American Spanish: meditación
Swedish: meditation
Thai: การนั่งสมาธิ
Turkish: meditasyon
Ukrainian: медитація
Vietnamese: thiền
Chinese translation of 'meditation'
meditation
(mɛdɪˈteɪʃən)
n
(u) (= ritual) 冥想 (míngxiǎng)
(c) (= thought) 沉思 (chénsī)
(noun)
Definition
the act of meditating
Lost in meditation, she walked with slow steps along the shore.
Synonyms
reflection
After days of reflection she decided to write back.
thought
After much thought I decided to quit my job and go travelling.
concentration
study
the use of maps and visual evidence in the study of local history
musing
She mistook his musing for purposeful loitering.
pondering
contemplation
The garden is a place of quiet contemplation.
reverie
ruminating
rumination
cogitation
cerebration
a brown study
Additional synonyms
in the sense of cogitation
Synonyms
thought,
consideration,
reflection,
meditation,
deliberation,
contemplation,
rumination
in the sense of contemplation
The garden is a place of quiet contemplation.
Synonyms
thought,
consideration,
reflection,
musing,
meditation,
pondering,
deliberation,
reverie,
rumination,
cogitation
in the sense of musing
She mistook his musing for purposeful loitering.
Synonyms
thinking,
reflection,
meditation,
abstraction,
contemplation,
introspection,
reverie,
dreaming,
day-dreaming,
rumination,
navel gazing (slang),
absent-mindedness,
cogitation,
brown study,
cerebration,
woolgathering
Synonyms of 'meditation'
meditation
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of study
Definition
an investigation and analysis of a particular subject
the use of maps and visual evidence in the study of local history
Synonyms
examination,
investigation,
analysis,
consideration,
inspection,
scrutiny,
contemplation,
perusal,
cogitation
in the sense of thought
Definition
the act or process of thinking
After much thought I decided to quit my job and go travelling.