meditation

noun

med·​i·​ta·​tion ˌme-də-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce meditation (audio)
1
: a discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
2
: the act or process of meditating
the meditation out of which this novel has comeGranville Hicks

Examples of meditation in a Sentence

She spent the morning in meditation. Daily meditation helps clear his mind.
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Maggie; or, a Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar is a wry meditation on grief, healing, and reclaiming one’s identity. Shannon Carlin, Time, 22 May 2025 Consider using a few minutes during meditation to mentally walk through tough situations. Soon Hagerty, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 My skin care ritual is now infused with intention in each step, turning it into a little skin meditation. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 19 May 2025 This modern masterpiece combines harmonies and texts, offering a meditation on life, loss and hope. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for meditation

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of meditation was in the 13th century

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“Meditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditation. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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meditation

noun
med·​i·​ta·​tion ˌmed-ə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce meditation (audio)
: the act or an instance of meditating

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