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Mediation vs Contemplation - What's the difference?

mediation | contemplation |

As nouns the difference between mediation and contemplation

is that mediation is mediation while contemplation is the act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study.

mediation

English

Noun

(wikipedia mediation) (en noun)
  • negotiation to resolve differences conducted by some impartial party.
  • the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement.

    • Derived terms

    * cybermediation * hypermediation * mediational

    Related terms

    * mediate * mediator * mid

    See also

    * arbitration

    contemplation

    English

    (wikipedia contemplation)

    Noun

  • The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study.
  • Holy meditation.
  • The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing.

    • Antonyms

    * (musing) pragmatism