Cogitation: meaning, definitions and examples

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cogitation

 

[ ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

deep thought

Cogitation refers to the act of thinking deeply or pondering over something. It involves careful consideration and reflection on a particular subject or issue.

Synonyms

contemplation, deliberation, meditation

Examples of usage

  • Her cogitation on the problem lasted for hours.
  • His cogitation led to a breakthrough in the research.
Context #2 | Noun

philosophy

In philosophy, cogitation is often used to describe the process of rational thinking and intellectual reflection. It is a fundamental aspect of philosophical inquiry.

Synonyms

intellection, ratiocination, ruminating

Examples of usage

  • The philosopher engaged in deep cogitation before presenting his theory.
  • Cogitation plays a crucial role in the development of philosophical ideas.

Translations

Translations of the word "cogitation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cogitação

🇮🇳 विचार

🇩🇪 Nachdenken

🇮🇩 pemikiran

🇺🇦 роздуми

🇵🇱 rozmyślanie

🇯🇵 熟考 (じゅっこう)

🇫🇷 cogitation

🇪🇸 cogitación

🇹🇷 düşünce

🇰🇷 사고

🇸🇦 تفكير

🇨🇿 přemýšlení

🇸🇰 uvažovanie

🇨🇳 思考 (sī kǎo)

🇸🇮 premišljevanje

🇮🇸 hugsun

🇰🇿 ойлану

🇬🇪 ფიქრი

🇦🇿 düşüncə

🇲🇽 cogitación

Etymology

The word 'cogitation' has its origins in the Latin word 'cogitatio', which means 'thought' or 'consideration'. Over time, it has evolved to represent deep and contemplative thinking. The term has been used in various contexts, from philosophical discourse to everyday conversations, to convey the idea of thoughtful reflection and intellectual pondering.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,860 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.