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Word of the Day

November 18, 2025

Cogitation

Thoughtful consideration or meditation; a serious thought or carefully considered reflection; the act of thinking, thought, meditation, or contemplation.

From Latin 'cogitatio', meaning 'a thinking, consideration', derived from 'cogitare' meaning 'to think'.

Usage Examples

  1. The complex constitutional questions raised by independent agencies require serious cogitation before reaching conclusions.
  2. Thoughtful cogitation on the relationship between climate policy and AI development reveals competing power interests.
  3. Parents facing family court deserve representatives capable of cogitation beyond mere billable hours.

From the Show

The concept of cogitation framed the November 18th discussion as Kim encouraged listeners to think deeply about the issues presented, from Bill Gates’ climate reversal to constitutional questions about executive power.