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cogitation

noun
cog路​i路​ta路​tion | \ 藢k盲-j蓹-藞t膩-sh蓹n How to pronounce cogitation (audio) \

Definition of cogitation

1a : the act of cogitating : meditation
b : the capacity to think or reflect
2 : a single thought
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Examples of cogitation in a Sentence

as long as there's a national deficit, interplanetary exploration will most likely remain an agreeable cogitation and nothing more

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 Do send us the results of your cogitations in the comments below. — Quanta Magazine, "The Road Less Traveled," 3 Sep. 2015 Agree, or disagree, their opinions could stimulate your cogitation. — Thomas Fitzgerald, Philly.com, "Pa. primary election 2018: Voters guide," 11 May 2018

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First Known Use of cogitation

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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cogitation

noun
cog路​i路​ta路​tion | \ 藢k盲-j蓹-藞t膩-sh蓹n How to pronounce cogitation (audio) \

Kids Definition of cogitation

: careful consideration

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