meditation Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet

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

Webster 1913