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

She practices meditation every morning to start her day with a clear mind.

A written or spoken discourse expressing considered thoughts on a subject.

The philosopher's meditation on the nature of existence was published in a renowned journal.

The act of deep, sustained thought or contemplation.

After hours of quiet meditation, she reached a solution to the problem.

meditationadjective

Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of meditation.

He sat on a special meditation cushion.