Definition of Contemplation

1. Noun. A long and thoughtful observation.

Generic synonyms: Stare
Derivative terms: Contemplate

2. Noun. A calm, lengthy, intent consideration.

Definition of Contemplation

1. n. The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study.

Definition of Contemplation

1. Noun. The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study. ¹

2. Noun. Holy meditation. ¹

3. Noun. The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Contemplation

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Contemplation

contemnor
contemnors
contemns
contemper
contemperature
contempered
contempering
contempers
contemplance
contemplatable
contemplate
contemplated
contemplaters
contemplates
contemplating
contemplation
contemplations
contemplatist
contemplatists
contemplatively
contemplativeness
contemplatives
contemplator
contemplators
contempo
contemporalities
contemporality
contemporaneity
contemporaneous

Literary usage of Contemplation

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A History of Modern Philosophy: A Sketch of the History of Philosophy from by Harald Høffding (1908)
"Salvation through (esthetic contemplation The knot is now tied — the question is whether it can be untied ? We notice that it is alway* to the individual ..."

2. United States Supreme Court Reports by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company, United States Supreme Court (1887)
"Said deed does not show that said Wallace was insolvent or in contemplation of insolvency. This demurrer being sustained, the petitioner had leave to amend, ..."

3. The Bookman (1908)
"The journalism of gentle contemplation has become a profession in itself. Consider the remarkable increase and multiplication of Mr. AC Benson alone. ..."

4. Censura Literaria: Containing Titles, Abstracts, and Opinions of Old English by Egerton Brydges (1815)
"A Dyall of dayly Contemplation, or devine Exercise of the Mind: ... Here endeth this worke of Contemplation ; fyrst * The words of Tanner are " Vita an ..."

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