Excogitation

Excogitation
Excogitation Ex*cog`i*ta"tion, n. [L. excogitatio: cf. F. excogitation.] The act of excogitating; a devising in the thoughts; invention; contrivance. [1913 Webster]

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  • excogitation — (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun The act or process of thinking: brainwork, cerebration, cogitation, contemplation, deliberation, meditation, reflection, rumination, speculation, thought. See THOUGHTS …   English dictionary for students

  • excogitation — n. thinking something out carefully as to achieve complete comprehension of it; conception, invention …   English contemporary dictionary

  • excogitation — ex·cog·i·ta·tion …   English syllables

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  • thought — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Mental activity Nouns 1. thought, thoughtfulness; reflection, cogitation, consideration, meditation, study, lucubration, speculation, deliberation, pondering; head work, brainwork; cerebration; deep… …   English dictionary for students

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