(ˌ) ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈtāshən noun
Etymology: Latin excogitation-, excogitatio, from excogitatus (past participle of excogitare ) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act of excogitating
2. : a product of mental analysis and invention : something thought out or up : contrivance