Cogitation
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Definition
(noun.) attentive consideration and meditation; 'after much cogitation he rejected the offer'.
(noun.) a carefully considered thought about something; 'his cogitations were dutifully recorded in his daybook'.
Checker: Stan--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) The act of thinking; thought; meditation; contemplation.
Typed by Billie
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Meditation, thought, reflection, deliberation.
Edited by Bessie
Synonyms and Antonyms
[See COGITATE]
Typist: Nathaniel
Examples
- Their ideas in physics and chemistry were the results of profound cogitation; it is wonderful that they did guess at atomic structure. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- It demanded cogitation. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- After some cogitation, accompanied with an intent look at his patron, Mr. Cruncher conceived the luminous idea of replying, Agicultooral character. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Well, sir, replied George, after a little cogitation, I am equally obliged to you, but tobacco being against the rules, I can't say that there is. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Veneering, after cogitation, thinks of Boots and Brewer. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Well, said Joe, with the same appearance of profound cogitation, he is not--no, not to deceive you, he is not--my nevvy. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- The life of observation, meditation, cogitation, and speculation pursued as an end in itself is the proper life of man. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- Having so discharged himself of the subject of his cogitations, he falls into step and marches off with the trooper, shoulder to shoulder. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
Checker: Roderick