Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun cogitation

2 senses of cogitation

Sense 1
cogitation -- (a carefully considered thought about something; "his cogitations were dutifully recorded in his daybook")
       => idea, thought -- (the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind")

Sense 2
cogitation, study -- (attentive consideration and meditation; "after much cogitation he rejected the offer")
       => contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness -- (a calm, lengthy, intent consideration)