mentation

[ men-tey-shuhn ]

noun

1. mental activity.

mentation

/ mɛnˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the process or result of mental activity

Word History and Origins

Origin of mentation¹

1840–50; < Latin ment- (stem of mēns ) mind + -ation

Example Sentences

It is now regarded as belonging to the great subconscious field of mentation, and its explanation must be sought there.

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A moment's reflection will give you instances of Mentation among the plants.

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All of you admit that there is "Life" there—but about Mentation, well, let us see!

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We shall adopt the word "Appetency" to designate the Mentation in plant-life.

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The Power is raised to a higher Plane of Mentation, but is fully operative.

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