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Pronunciation / Transliteration: meditasyon
"La méditation peut aider à réduire le stress."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The practice of focusing the mind for a period of time, often in silence or with the aid of chanting, to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
"She practices meditation every morning to start her day with clarity and peace." - 2
A form of mental exercise that involves relaxation, focus, and awareness.
"Meditation can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'meditation' originates from the Latin 'meditatio', which means 'to think, contemplate, devise, ponder'. It evolved through Middle French 'méditation' before entering English in the late 14th century, reflecting a shift from mere contemplation to a more structured practice of focused thought and mindfulness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Meditation" is said worldwide
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méditation
Transliteration: meditasyon
"La méditation peut aider à réduire le stress."
Meditation
Transliteration: meditation
"Meditation kann helfen, den Geist zu beruhigen."
meditazione
Transliteration: meditatzione
"La meditazione è utile per la concentrazione."
meditación
Transliteration: meditasyon
"La meditación puede mejorar la salud mental."
meditação
Transliteration: meditazao
"A meditação ajuda a acalmar a mente."
ध्यान
Transliteration: dhyān
"ध्यान करने से मन की शांति मिलती है।"
冥想
Transliteration: míngxiǎng
"冥想可以帮助你放松。"
명상
Transliteration: myeongsang
"명상은 스트레스를 줄이는 데 도움이 됩니다."
瞑想
Transliteration: meisou
"瞑想は心を落ち着けるのに役立ちます。"
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