cogitation

cog·i·ta·tion  (kj-tshn)

n.

1. Thoughtful consideration; meditation.

2. A serious thought; a carefully considered reflection.

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cogitation

1. the act of meditation or contemplation.
2. the faculty of thinking.
3. a thought; a design or plan. — cogitator, n. — cogitative, adj.

See also: Thinking

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	cogitation - a carefully considered thought about something; "his cogitations were dutifully recorded in his daybook" idea, thought - the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind"
	2.	cogitation - attentive consideration and meditation; "after much cogitation he rejected the offer" study lucubration - laborious cogitation musing, reflection, rumination, thoughtfulness, contemplation, reflexion - a calm, lengthy, intent consideration