contemplation
Americannoun
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the act of contemplating; thoughtful observation.
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full or deep consideration; reflection.
religious contemplation.
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purpose or intention.
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prospect or expectation.
noun
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thoughtful or long consideration or observation
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spiritual meditation esp (in Christian religious practice) concentration of the mind and soul upon God Compare meditation
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purpose or intention
Other Word Forms
- precontemplation noun
- recontemplation noun
Etymology
Origin of contemplation
First recorded in 1175–1225; from Latin contemplātiōn-, stem of contemplātiō; equivalent to contemplate + -ion; replacing Middle English contemplaci(o)un, from Anglo-French, from Latin, as above
Example Sentences
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“If the first movie was contemplation — a boy exploring a new world — and the second one is a war movie, this one is a thriller. It is action-packed and tense. More muscular.”
From Los Angeles Times
Her aim, Halsey said, is to preserve the history of the neighborhood where she grew up while empowering its residents through education, cultural programming and contemplation.
From Los Angeles Times
His art, recently celebrated in landmark exhibitions that brought together almost all of his surviving works, also invites contemplation in intimate, vest-pocket shows that allow more intimate contact with the painter’s stunning pictorial intelligence.
He added that the burning of the coat suggested that there had been a contemplation of avoiding responsibility, describing it as an "appalling decision".
From BBC
In the city's Maidan square, where a growing host of flags has commemorated the dead since the launch of Russia's full-scale invasion, banners and heads were lowered as people stood in silent contemplation.
From BBC
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