The condition of being so lost in solitary thought as to be unaware of one's surroundings

• trance

  1. A hypnotic, cataleptic, or ecstatic state.
  2. Detachment from one's physical surroundings, as in contemplation or daydreaming.
  3. A semiconscious state, as between sleeping and waking; a daze.

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  1. A hypnotic, cataleptic, or ecstatic state.
  2. Detachment from one's physical surroundings, as in contemplation or daydreaming.
  3. A semiconscious state, as between sleeping and waking; a daze.

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• study

  1. The effort to acquire knowledge, as by reading, observation, or research:
  2. An act or effort made in the pursuit of knowledge:
  3. A branch of knowledge or department of learning:

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  1. The effort to acquire knowledge, as by reading, observation, or research:
  2. An act or effort made in the pursuit of knowledge:
  3. A branch of knowledge or department of learning:

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• reverie

  1. A state of abstracted musing; daydreaming.
  2. A daydream:

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  1. A state of abstracted musing; daydreaming.
  2. A daydream:

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• muse

  1. To be absorbed in one's thoughts; engage in thought.
  2. To consider or say thoughtfully:
  3. A state of reflection.

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  1. To be absorbed in one's thoughts; engage in thought.
  2. To consider or say thoughtfully:
  3. A state of reflection.

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• daydreaming

  1. Present participle of daydream.
  2. An instance of daydreaming; a daydream or reverie.

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  1. Present participle of daydream.
  2. An instance of daydreaming; a daydream or reverie.

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• brown study

  1. A state of deep thought.

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  1. A state of deep thought.

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• bemusement

  1. The characteristic of being bemused.

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  1. The characteristic of being bemused.

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• absent-mindedness

  1. Alternative form of absent-mindedness.
  2. The characteristic or state of being easily distracted or preoccupied. [First attested in the late 19^th century.]

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  1. Alternative form of absent-mindedness.
  2. The characteristic or state of being easily distracted or preoccupied. [First attested in the late 19^th century.]

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The state of being absorbed

• inattention

  1. Lack of attention, notice, or regard.

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  1. Lack of attention, notice, or regard.

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• remoteness

  1. The quality of being remote.

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  1. The quality of being remote.

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• pondering

  1. Present participle of ponder.
  2. Ruminations.

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  1. Present participle of ponder.
  2. Ruminations.

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• consideration

  1. Careful thought; deliberation:
  2. A result of considering; an opinion or a judgment:
  3. A factor to be considered in forming a judgment or decision:

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  1. Careful thought; deliberation:
  2. A result of considering; an opinion or a judgment:
  3. A factor to be considered in forming a judgment or decision:

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• distraction

  1. The act of distracting, or the condition of being distracted:
  2. Something that makes it difficult to pay attention or that draws attention away from familiar or everyday concerns:
  3. Mental or emotional disturbance; agitation or confusion:

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  1. The act of distracting, or the condition of being distracted:
  2. Something that makes it difficult to pay attention or that draws attention away from familiar or everyday concerns:
  3. Mental or emotional disturbance; agitation or confusion:

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• aloofness

  1. The state of being aloof

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  1. The state of being aloof

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• detachment

  1. The act or process of disconnecting or detaching; separation.
  2. The state of being separate or detached.
  3. Indifference to or remoteness from the concerns of others; aloofness:

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  1. The act or process of disconnecting or detaching; separation.
  2. The state of being separate or detached.
  3. Indifference to or remoteness from the concerns of others; aloofness:

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• cerebration

  1. The act of cerebrating; thinking, mental activity.

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  1. The act of cerebrating; thinking, mental activity.

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• brown study

  1. A state of deep thought.

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  1. A state of deep thought.

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• brooding

  1. (of a bird) Broody; incubating eggs by sitting on them.
  2. Deeply or seriously thoughtful.
  3. Present participle of brood.

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  1. (of a bird) Broody; incubating eggs by sitting on them.
  2. Deeply or seriously thoughtful.
  3. Present participle of brood.

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• contemplation

  1. The act or state of contemplating.
  2. Thoughtful observation or study.
  3. Meditation on spiritual matters, especially as a form of devotion.

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  1. The act or state of contemplating.
  2. Thoughtful observation or study.
  3. Meditation on spiritual matters, especially as a form of devotion.

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• cogitation

  1. Thoughtful consideration; meditation.
  2. A serious thought; a carefully considered reflection.

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  1. Thoughtful consideration; meditation.
  2. A serious thought; a carefully considered reflection.

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• engrossment

  1. (uncountable) The state of being engrossed; concentration or preoccupation.
  2. (countable) The fact or instance of writing in a legal document.

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  1. (uncountable) The state of being engrossed; concentration or preoccupation.
  2. (countable) The fact or instance of writing in a legal document.

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• daydreaming

  1. Present participle of daydream.
  2. An instance of daydreaming; a daydream or reverie.

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  1. Present participle of daydream.
  2. An instance of daydreaming; a daydream or reverie.

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• reverie

  1. A state of abstracted musing; daydreaming.
  2. A daydream:

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  1. A state of abstracted musing; daydreaming.
  2. A daydream:

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• self-communing

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• reflection

  1. The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
  2. Something, such as light, radiant heat, sound, or an image, that is reflected.
  3. Serious thinking or careful consideration:

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  1. The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
  2. Something, such as light, radiant heat, sound, or an image, that is reflected.
  3. Serious thinking or careful consideration:

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• rumination

  1. The act of thinking about something in a sustained fashion.
  2. The act or process of chewing cud.

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  1. The act of thinking about something in a sustained fashion.
  2. The act or process of chewing cud.

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• reflecting

  1. Present participle of reflect.
  2. An instance of reflecting
  3. That reflects.

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  1. Present participle of reflect.
  2. An instance of reflecting
  3. That reflects.

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• thinking

  1. The act or practice of one that thinks; thought.
  2. A way of reasoning; judgment:
  3. Characterized by thought or thoughtfulness; rational:

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  1. The act or practice of one that thinks; thought.
  2. A way of reasoning; judgment:
  3. Characterized by thought or thoughtfulness; rational:

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• musing

  1. Deep in thought; contemplative.
  2. Contemplation; meditation.
  3. A product of contemplation; a thought:

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  1. Deep in thought; contemplative.
  2. Contemplation; meditation.
  3. A product of contemplation; a thought:

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• absent-mindedness

  1. Alternative form of absent-mindedness.
  2. The characteristic or state of being easily distracted or preoccupied. [First attested in the late 19^th century.]

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  1. Alternative form of absent-mindedness.
  2. The characteristic or state of being easily distracted or preoccupied. [First attested in the late 19^th century.]

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• speculation

  1. Reasoning based on inconclusive evidence; conjecture or supposition.
  2. A conclusion, opinion, or theory reached by conjecture.
  3. Contemplation or consideration of a subject; meditation.

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  1. Reasoning based on inconclusive evidence; conjecture or supposition.
  2. A conclusion, opinion, or theory reached by conjecture.
  3. Contemplation or consideration of a subject; meditation.

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• preoccupation

  1. The state of being preoccupied; absorption of the attention or intellect.
  2. Something that preoccupies or engrosses the mind:

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  1. The state of being preoccupied; absorption of the attention or intellect.
  2. Something that preoccupies or engrosses the mind:

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• absorption

  1. The act or process of absorbing or the condition of being absorbed.
  2. A state of mental concentration.

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  1. The act or process of absorbing or the condition of being absorbed.
  2. A state of mental concentration.

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• deliberation

  1. The act or process of deliberating.
  2. Discussion and consideration of all sides of an issue:
  3. Thoughtfulness in decision or action.

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  1. The act or process of deliberating.
  2. Discussion and consideration of all sides of an issue:
  3. Thoughtfulness in decision or action.

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An abstract idea

• generality

  1. The state or quality of being general.
  2. An observation or principle having general application; a generalization.
  3. An imprecise or vague statement or idea.

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  1. The state or quality of being general.
  2. An observation or principle having general application; a generalization.
  3. An imprecise or vague statement or idea.

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• notion

  1. A belief or opinion:
  2. A mental image; an idea or conception:
  3. An impulse or whim:

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  1. A belief or opinion:
  2. A mental image; an idea or conception:
  3. An impulse or whim:

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• idea

  1. Something, such as a thought or conception, that is the product of mental activity.
  2. An opinion, conviction, or principle:
  3. A plan, purpose, or goal:

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  1. Something, such as a thought or conception, that is the product of mental activity.
  2. An opinion, conviction, or principle:
  3. A plan, purpose, or goal:

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• concept

  1. A general idea or understanding of something:
  2. A plan or original idea:
  3. A unifying idea or theme, especially for a product or service:

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  1. A general idea or understanding of something:
  2. A plan or original idea:
  3. A unifying idea or theme, especially for a product or service:

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