- cogitation - a carefully considered thought about something; "his cogitations were dutifully recorded in his daybook"
--1 is a kind of idea, thought
Derived form: verb cogitate1 - cogitation, study - attentive consideration and meditation; "after much cogitation he rejected the offer"
--2 is a kind of contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness
--2 has particulars: lucubrationDerived forms: verb cogitate1, verb cogitate2