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MEDITATION
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
Example:
the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("meditation" is a kind of...):
contemplation; musing; reflection; reflexion; rumination; thoughtfulness (a calm, lengthy, intent consideration)
Derivation:
meditate (reflect deeply on a subject)
meditate (think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes)
Sense 2
Meaning:
(religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("meditation" is a kind of...):
contemplation; musing; reflection; reflexion; rumination; thoughtfulness (a calm, lengthy, intent consideration)
Domain category:
faith; religion; religious belief (a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny)
Derivation:
meditate (think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes)
Context examples:
“This mention of a woman may turn their minds from their pious meditations to worldly and evil thoughts.”
(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
Their spirits were in general exhausted; and to determine whether the day had afforded most pleasure or pain, might occupy the meditations of almost all.
(Mansfield Park, by Jane Austen)
Among these he rummaged and read, with intervals of note-taking and of meditation, until we were past Reading.
(The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
A type of meditation based on the concept of being “mindful,” or having increased awareness, of the present.
(Mindfulness relaxation, NCI Dictionary)
Both the meditation and music groups showed marked and significant improvements in subjective memory function and objective cognitive performance at 3 months.
(Meditation, Music May Help Reverse Early Memory Loss in Adults, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
It uses diet, herbal medicines, exercise, meditation, breathing, physical therapy, and other methods.
(Ayurveda, NCI Dictionary)
Finally he returned them to the box once more and sat for a while in deep meditation.
(The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
CAM may include dietary supplements, megadose vitamins, herbal preparations, special teas, acupuncture, massage therapy, magnet therapy, spiritual healing, and meditation.
(CAM, NCI Dictionary)
Examples of mind-body practices include meditation, hypnosis, guided imagery, yoga, and tai chi.
(Mind-body practice, NCI Dictionary)
Oriental medicine includes acupuncture, diet, herbal therapy, meditation, physical exercise, and massage.
(Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, NCI Dictionary)
