'Contemplation' definitions:
Definition of 'contemplation'
(from WordNet)
noun
A long and thoughtful observation
noun
A calm, lengthy, intent consideration [syn: contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness]
Definition of 'Contemplation'
From: GCIDE
- Contemplation \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. [1913 Webster]
- In contemplation of created things, By steps we may ascend to God. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- Contemplation is keeping the idea which is brought into the mind for some time actually in view. --Locke. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Holy meditation. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- To live in prayer and contemplation. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 3. The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing. [1913 Webster]
- In contemplation of returning at an early date, he left. --Reid. [1913 Webster]
- To have in contemplation, to inted or purpose, or to have under consideration. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'contemplation'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- 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