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Contemplation

Contemplation Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Contemplation? [n] a long and thoughtful observation [n] a calm lengthy intent consideration Synonyms \| Synonyms for Contemplation: musing \| reflection \| reflexion \| rumination \| thoughtfulness Related Terms \| Find terms related to Contemplation: a wise passiveness \| absorbed attention \| absorption \| advisement \| aid prayer \| Angelus \| anticipation \| appeal \| application \| ataraxia \| ataraxy \| Ave \| Ave Maria \| beadroll \| beads \| beseechment \| bidding prayer \| boning \| brainwork \| breviary \| brooding \| calmness \| certainty \| chaplet \| collect \| communion \| composure \| concentration \| confidence \| conning \| consideration \| contemplative life \| counsel \| cram \| cramming \| deep study \| deep thought \| deliberation \| devotions \| discretion \| do-nothing policy \| do-nothingism \| do-nothingness \| dormancy \| drill \| engagement \| engrossment \| entreaty \| envisagement \| envisionment \| examination \| exercise \| expectancy \| expectation \| extensive study \| eyeball inspection \| farseeingness \| farsightedness \| forecast \| foreglance \| foregleam \| foreglimpse \| forehandedness \| foreseeing \| foresight \| foresightedness \| grace \| grind \| grinding \| Hail Mary \| headwork \| idleness \| immersion \| imminence \| immobility \| imperturbability \| impetration \| imploration \| inaction \| inactivity \| indolence \| inertia \| inertness \| inspection \| intentness \| intercession \| invocation \| involvement \| Kyrie Eleison \| laissez-aller \| laissez-faire \| laissez-faireism \| litany \| longsightedness \| looking ahead \| lucid stillness \| lucubration \| marmoreal repose \| meditation \| mental labor \| monomania \| musing \| neutralism \| neutrality \| neutralness \| nirvana \| noninvolvement \| nonparticipation \| nonresistance \| nonviolence \| nonviolent resistance \| obsecration \| obsession \| obtestation \| ocular inspection \| orison \| overview \| pacifism \| paralysis \| passive resistance \| passive self-annihilation \| passiveness \| passivism \| passivity \| Paternoster \| peace \| peacefulness \| perusal \| petition \| placidity \| placidness \| policy \| pondering \| practice \| prayer \| prayer wheel \| prediction \| preoccupation \| preparation \| prepublication \| preview \| prevision \| probability \| procrastination \| profound thought \| prospect \| prospection \| providence \| provision \| prudence \| quiescence \| quiescency \| quiet \| quietism \| quietness \| quietude \| rapt attention \| readiness \| reading \| reflection \| reliance \| repose \| rest \| restfulness \| restudy \| restudying \| review \| revolving \| rogation \| rosary \| rumination \| sagacity \| satori \| scrutiny \| serenity \| silence \| silent prayer \| silken repose \| single-mindedness \| sleep \| slumber \| speculation \| stagnancy \| stagnation \| standpattism \| stasis \| stillness \| studiousness \| study \| studying \| subject \| submersion \| suit \| supplication \| survey \| swotting \| thanks \| thanksgiving \| the eye \| thought \| tranquillity \| unastonishment \| vegetation \| vetting \| visual examination \| vita contemplativa \| waiting game \| watching and waiting \| weighing \| wide reading \| wise passiveness See Also \| cogitation \| consideration \| introspection \| meditation \| omphaloskepsis \| retrospect \| self-contemplation \| self-examination \| speculation \| stare \| study Contemplation In Webster's Dictionary \Con`tem*pla"tion\, n. [F. contemplation, L. contemplatio.] 1. The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study. In contemplation of created things, By steps we may ascend to God. --Milton. Contemplation is keeping the idea which is brought into the mind for some time actually in view. --Locke. 2. Holy meditation. [Obs.] To live in prayer and contemplation. --Shak. 3. The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing. In contemplation of returning at an early date, he left. --Reid. {To have in contemplation}, to inted or purpose, or to have under consideration.

Contemplation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Contemplation?

[n] a long and thoughtful observation
[n] a calm lengthy intent consideration

Contemplation In Webster's Dictionary

\Con`tem*pla"tion\, n. [F. contemplation, L.
contemplatio.]
1. The act of the mind in considering with attention;
   continued attention of the mind to a particular subject;
   meditation; musing; study.

         In contemplation of created things, By steps we may
         ascend to God.                        --Milton.

         Contemplation is keeping the idea which is brought
         into the mind for some time actually in view.
                                               --Locke.

2. Holy meditation. [Obs.]

         To live in prayer and contemplation.  --Shak.

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

         In contemplation of returning at an early date, he
         left.                                 --Reid.

{To have in contemplation}, to inted or purpose, or to have
   under consideration.

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