contemplation
[ kon-tuh m-pley-shuh n, -tem- ]
/ ˌkɒn təmˈpleɪ ʃən, -tɛm- /
noun
the act of contemplating; thoughtful observation.
full or deep consideration; reflection: religious contemplation.
purpose or intention.
prospect or expectation.
Origin of contemplation
1175–1225; < Latin
contemplātiōn- (stem of
contemplātiō); see
contemplate,
-ion; replacing Middle English
contemplaci(o)un < Anglo-French < Latin, as above
OTHER WORDS FROM contemplation
pre·con·tem·pla·tion, noun re·con·tem·pla·tion, nounWords nearby contemplation
conte,
contemn,
contemp.,
contemplable,
contemplate,
contemplation,
contemplative,
contemplative order,
contempo,
contemporaneous,
contemporary
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British Dictionary definitions for contemplation
contemplation
/ (ˌkɒntɛmˈpleɪʃən, -təm-) /
noun
thoughtful or long consideration or observation
spiritual meditation esp (in Christian religious practice) concentration of the mind and soul upon God
Compare meditation
purpose or intention