Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mentation

noun
/ˌmɛnˈteɪʃən/
Definition
The process of mental activity, particularly related to thought and consciousness.
Examples
  • The mentation involved in solving complex problems can be quite intensive.
  • His mentation during meditation allowed him to find peace.
  • Changes in mentation can indicate underlying psychological issues.
Meaning
Mentation refers to the mental processes of thinking, reasoning, and understanding.
Synonyms
  • thinking
  • thought
  • cognition
  • reasoning
  • brainwork