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meditationthe practice of thinking deeply or focusing one's mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the practice of thinking deeply or focusing one's mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃən/

Example Sentences

  • My cat thinks meditation means sitting still for 30 seconds before attacking my feet.
  • She found that meditation helped reduce her anxiety and improve her focus.
  • The meditation app reminds me to breathe, as if I would forget this basic life skill.

meditation

NOUN

[/ˌmedɪˈteɪʃən/]

the practice of thinking deeply or focusing one's mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation

Morning meditation brought her a deep sense of peace by the lake.
💡 Concept

Morning meditation brought her a deep sense of peace by the lake.

Meditation helped her find calm and inner peace. (🧘 Calm Mind + 🌿 Inner Peace → Meditation)
🧠 Mnemonic

Meditation helped her find calm and inner peace. (🧘 Calm Mind + 🌿 Inner Peace → Meditation)

Meditation improved her concentration and brought a sense of elevation.
🎵 Rhyme

Meditation improved her concentration and brought a sense of elevation.

Got the picture? Now let's practice.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌmedɪˈteɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌmedɪˈteɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootmedit-
Suffix--ation

🎵Rhyme

creationstationvacationnation
creation
station
vacation
nation

🔗Collocations

daily meditation
practice meditation
meditation session
deep meditation
meditation technique
guided meditation

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat thinks meditation means sitting still for 30 seconds before attacking my feet.

She found that meditation helped reduce her anxiety and improve her focus.

😄 Fun example

The meditation app reminds me to breathe, as if I would forget this basic life skill.

The monastery offers meditation retreats for people seeking inner peace.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

contemplationreflectionmindfulnessintrospection

Antonyms

distractionagitationrestlessness

Related

meditatezenyogaspiritualityrelaxation

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