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Definition of contemplation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
planningconsideration or planning of future events
- The project is still under contemplation.
2.
philosophydeep thought or reflection on a subject
- She spent hours in contemplation about her future.
3.
spiritualityRare spiritual meditation focusing on divine presenceRare
- Contemplation is a key practice in many religious traditions.
Expressions with contemplation
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act of reflecting on one's own thoughts and feelings
She engaged in self-contemplation to understand her reactions..
used to show something done because a future event is expected
She revised her will in contemplation of retirement.
Origin of contemplation
Latin, contemplatio (act of looking at)
Terms with contemplation included in their meaning
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contemplation
take a reflective walk on snow
mindfulness
inducing a state of meditation or contemplation
contemplation
act of stroking a beard while thinking deeply
pretentious thought
pretentious or overly intellectual contemplation
contemplation
information worthy of deep thinking
thoughtful
fully absorbed in thought or contemplation
contemplative mood
showing signs of being lost in quiet or serious contemplation
reflective
engaged in deep reflection or contemplation
contemplation
period of meditation or religious study
mindfulness
engaged in deep thought or contemplation
thoughtful
deep in thought or contemplation
contemplation
lost in contemplation or reflection
psychology
state of deep contemplation or daydreaming
meditative state
contemplation or meditation resembling the act of gazing into a crystal
religion
person dedicated to religious contemplation
introspection
capability of quiet thought or contemplation
contemplation
act of contemplating something seen
psychology
state of deep thought or contemplation
thoughtful
engaged in deep thought or contemplation
psychology
inclined towards contemplation or thoughtfulness
thoughtful
related to deep thinking or contemplation
thought
promoting a state of deep thought or contemplation
psychology
deep serious thoughtfulness or contemplation
self-absorption
excessive contemplation of oneself or a single issue
Examples of contemplation in a sentence
The contemplation of marriage made him nervous. His contemplation of the painting lasted for hours. Contemplation of nature brought her a sense of peace. She spent hours in contemplation at the monastery. Contemplation helped him find inner peace.
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- French:réflexion, contemplation, ...
- German:Planung, Betrachtung, ...
- Italian:contemplazione, ...
- Spanish:contemplación, reflexión, ...
- Portuguese:contemplação, reflexão, ...
- Chinese:考虑, 沉思, ...
- Japanese:熟考, 瞑想, ...
- Arabic:تفكير, تفكر, ...
- Hebrew:הֶרְהוּר, הִתְבּוֹנְנוּת, ...
- Russian:размышление, созерцание, ...
- Ukrainian:розгляд, роздуми, ...
- Hindi:विचार, चिंतन, ...
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