World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmeditação
Pronunciation / Transliteration: meditazao
"A meditação ajuda a acalmar a mente."
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 English from the Old French 'meditacion', reflecting a historical shift from mere contemplation to a more structured practice often associated with spiritual and mental well-being.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Meditation"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Meditation" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
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。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Portuguese termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "Meditation"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.