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meditation vs contemplation

contemplation vs meditation

meditation and contemplation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
meditation Yes No No No
contemplation Yes No No No
As nouns, contemplation is a hypernym of meditation; that is, contemplation is a word with a broader meaning than meditation:
  • meditation: continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
  • contemplation: a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
Other hypernyms of meditation include musing, reflection, reflexion, rumination, thoughtfulness.
As nouns, contemplation is a hypernym of meditation; that is, contemplation is a word with a broader meaning than meditation:
  • meditation: (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects)
  • contemplation: a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
Other hypernyms of meditation include musing, reflection, reflexion, rumination, thoughtfulness.
meditation (noun) contemplation (noun)
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature a long and thoughtful observation
(religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects) a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
Difference between meditation and contemplation

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