contemplation
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təmˈpleɪ noun
1.
the act of contemplating; thoughtful observation.
2.
full or deep consideration; reflection: religious contemplation.
3.
purpose or intention.
4.
prospect or expectation.
Origin:
1175–1225; < Latin contemplātiōn- (stem of contemplātiō); see contemplate, -ion; replacing Middle English contemplaci(o)un < Anglo-French < Latin, as above
1175–1225; < Latin contemplātiōn- (stem of contemplātiō); see contemplate, -ion; replacing Middle English contemplaci(o)un < Anglo-French < Latin, as above
Related forms
pre·con·tem·pla·tion, noun
re·con·tem·pla·tion, noun
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| —n | |
| 1. | thoughtful or long consideration or observation |
| 2. | Compare meditation spiritual meditation esp (in Christian religious practice) concentration of the mind and soul upon God |
| 3. | purpose or intention |
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Word Origin & History
contemplation
early 13c., from O.Fr. contemplation, from L. contemplationem "act of looking at," from contemplari "to gaze attentively, observe," orig. "to mark out a space for observation" (as an augur does). From com- intensive prefix + templum "area for the taking of auguries" (see
temple). Originally in Eng., "religious musing."
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Example sentences
The grove is in an area that provides an opportunity for contemplation.
To the soul they give intelligence and that delectation that cometh of the contemplation of truth.
The total amount of suffering per year in the natural world is beyond all decent contemplation.
The sensation produced by music is that evoked by contemplation of the interplay of architectural forms.
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