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contemplation
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con·tem·pla·tion  (kntm-plshn)
n.
1. The act or state of contemplating.
2. Thoughtful observation or study.
3. Meditation on spiritual matters, especially as a form of devotion.
4. Intention or expectation: sought further information in contemplation of a career change.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.contemplationcontemplation - a long and thoughtful observation    
stare - a fixed look with eyes open wide
2.contemplationcontemplation - a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
cogitation, study - attentive consideration and meditation; "after much cogitation he rejected the offer"
consideration - the process of giving careful thought to something
meditation, speculation - continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature; "the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge"
meditation - (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects)
introspection, self-contemplation, self-examination - the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
retrospect - contemplation of things past; "in retrospect"

contemplation
noun 2. observation, viewing, looking at, survey, examination, inspection, scrutiny, gazing at
Translations
contemplation [kɔntəmˈpleɪʃən] ncontemplación f
contemplation [kɔntəmˈpleɪʃən] ncontemplation f
contemplation [kɔntəmˈpleɪʃən] contemplate nBetrachtung f
contemplation [kɔntəmˈpleɪʃən] ncontemplazione f


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