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contemplation [ˌkɒntɛmˈpleɪʃən -təm-] n 1. thoughtful or long consideration or observation 2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) spiritual meditation esp (in Christian religious practice) concentration of the mind and soul upon God Compare meditation 3. purpose or intention contemplate, contemplation - The base of contemplate and comtemplation is Latin templum, "open space for observation." See also related terms for observation.
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contemplation noun 1. thought, consideration, reflection, musing, meditation, pondering, deliberation, reverie, rumination, cogitation The garden is a place of quiet contemplation. 2. observation, viewing, looking at, survey, examination, inspection, scrutiny, gazing at He was lost in contemplation of the landscape. Translations contemplation n no pl (= act of looking) → Betrachtung f (= act of thinking) → Nachdenken nt (→ of über +acc); (= deep thought) → Besinnung f, → Betrachtung f, → Kontemplation f (esp Rel); a life of contemplation → ein beschauliches or kontemplatives (esp Rel) → Leben; deep in contemplation → in Gedanken versunken (= expectation) → Erwartung f Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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