cogitation

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noun

1. a carefully considered thought about something
- his cogitations were dutifully recorded in his daybook
• Derivationally related forms:
cogitate
• Hypernyms:
idea, thought
2. attentive consideration and meditation
- after much cogitation he rejected the offer
• Syn:
study
• Derivationally related forms:
study (for: study), cogitate
• Hypernyms:
contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness
• Hyponyms:
lucubration