cogitation

• Nom désignant l'action de réfléchir profondément et attentivement, ou une pensée particulière issue d'une telle réflexion.

A noun referring to the act of deep, careful thinking or meditation, or a specific thought that has been thoroughly considered.

1. Deep thought or reflectionC1formal

   The act of thinking carefully and seriously about something.

   réflexion profonde

   • After much cogitation, he decided to accept the job offer.
   • Her cogitation on the matter led to a brilliant solution.
   • The philosopher spent hours in quiet cogitation.

   Synonymescerebrationconsiderationcontemplationdeliberationmeditationmusingponderingreflectionruminationthinkingthought

2. A considered thoughtC1formal

   A specific idea or opinion formed after careful thinking.

   pensée réfléchie

   • He shared his cogitations on the future of technology.
   • The essay was full of profound cogitations.
   • Her cogitations about the problem were insightful.

   Synonymesconclusionconsiderationmusingreflectionthought