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sunyata

/ˌʃuːnˈjɑːtə/ /ˌsuːnˈjɑːtə/

Meanings
noun
Emptiness, in terms of a meditative state; an Eastern concept of a high meditative state of calm and freedom from distraction.

Examples :

"After years of dedicated meditation, the monk finally experienced sunyata, a profound emptiness of thought and a deep sense of peace. "
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Illustration distraction

distraction noun

/dɪsˈtɹækʃən/

Something that distracts.

"The loud music was a distraction during my homework. "

Illustration meditation

meditation noun

/mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

A devotional exercise of, or leading to contemplation.

"Before her math test, Sarah practiced meditation to calm her nerves and improve her focus. "

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searching verb

/ˈsɜːtʃɪŋ/ /ˈsɝtʃɪŋ/

To look in (a place) for something.

"I searched the garden for the keys and found them in the vegetable patch."

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metaphysics noun

/mɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

The field of study of metaphysics.

"My philosophy teacher is studying metaphysics this semester. "

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contemplating verb

/ˈkɑntəmˌpleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈkɑntəmpleɪtɪŋ/

To look at on all sides or in all its aspects; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study, ponder, or consider.

"Sentence: "Maria was contemplating whether to accept the new job offer, weighing the salary against the longer commute." "

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meditative adjective

/ˈmedɪteɪtɪv/ /ˈmedɪteɪɾɪv/

Of or pertaining to meditation.

"Yoga is a meditative practice."

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nothingness noun

/ˈnʌθɪŋnəs/

State of nonexistence; the condition of being nothing.

"Before the Big Bang, there was only nothingness. "

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profound noun

/pɹəˈfaʊnd/

The deep; the sea; the ocean.

"The profound of the ocean is a vast and mysterious place. "

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emptiness noun

/ˈɛmptinəs/

The state or feeling of being empty.

"After her children moved out, a deep emptiness filled her house. "

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dedicated verb

/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/

To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

"The family dedicated the new playroom to their recently deceased grandfather. "

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underlying verb

/ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

To lie in a position directly beneath.

"The heavy box underlying the lighter one caused the whole stack to wobble. "

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experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "