Definition of
Cogitation
- (noun, cognition) a carefully considered thought about something
- (noun, cognition) attentive consideration and meditation
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Synonyms of Cogitation
Alternate forms of Cogitation
Derivations: cogitate
Hyponyms: lucubration
Hypernyms: contemplation, idea, musing, reflection, reflexion, rumination, thought, thoughtfulness
Origin of the word Cogitation
- early 13c., from O.Fr. cogitaciun, from L. cogitationem, noun of action from cogitare "to think," apparently from co-agitare, from co- "together" + agitare, here in a sense of "to turn over in the mind." more
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