noun
meditation
med-ih-TAY-shun/ˌmedɪˈteɪʃn/
A practice of focusing the mind to develop calm or awareness.
A few minutes of meditation help me feel more centered.
Etymology
Meditation names the act of thinking something over. Its early association with contemplation and private prayer connects this reflective activity with the sustained, calm attention of the modern sense.
In context
my next tip is try meditation to really quiet your mind sometimes why contestants can have a really difficult time is that their minds are going a mile a minute
More examples
- During meditation, she gently brings her attention back to her breathing.
- The class begins with a short guided meditation.
- Walking meditation helps him notice each step and stay present.
Forms
meditation · meditations
meditate verb — To focus mentally for calm or awareness.
Similar words
- mindfulness
- Emphasizes present-moment awareness and can extend beyond formal meditation.
- concentration
- Means sustained attention, without necessarily seeking calm or awareness.