meditation
    n 1: continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a
         subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature;
         "the habit of meditation is the basis for all real
         knowledge" [syn: meditation, speculation]
    2: (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on
       religious or philosophical subjects)

Meditation \Med`i*ta"tion\, n. [OE. meditacioun, F.
   m['e]ditation, fr. L. meditatio.]
   1. The act of meditating; close or continued thought; the
      turning or revolving of a subject in the mind; serious
      contemplation; reflection; musing.
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            Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my
            heart be acceptable in thy sight.     --Ps. xix. 14.
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   2. Thought; -- without regard to kind. [Obs.]
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            With wings as swift
            As meditation or the thoughts of love. --Shak.
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