meditation meditation /ˌmɛdəˈteɪʃən/

noun

1. () Continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature  ( speculation , meditation )
   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
   the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge
   
   
2. (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects)  ( meditation )
   (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects)