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- [kon-tuh m-pley-shuh n, -tem-]
- /ˌkɒn təmˈpleɪ ʃən, -tɛm-/
- /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-tuh m-pley-shuh n, -tem-]
- /ˌkɒn təmˈpleɪ ʃən, -tɛm-/
Definitions of contemplation word
- noun contemplation thoughtful or long consideration or observation 3
- noun contemplation spiritual meditation, esp (in Christian religious practice) concentration of the mind and soul upon God 3
- noun contemplation purpose or intention 3
- noun contemplation thoughtful inspection, study, etc. 3
- noun contemplation religious or mystical meditation 3
- noun contemplation expectation or intention 3
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Origin of contemplation
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; < Latin contemplātiōn- (stem of contemplātiō); see contemplate, -ion; replacing Middle English contemplaci(o)un < Anglo-French < Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Contemplation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contemplation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for contemplation
noun contemplation
- meditation — the act of meditating.
- reflection — the act of reflecting, as in casting back a light or heat, mirroring, or giving back or showing an image; the state of being reflected in this way.
- reverie — a state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing: lost in reverie.
- deliberation — Deliberation is the long and careful consideration of a subject.
- study — a room, in a house or other building, set apart for private study, reading, writing, or the like.
Antonyms for contemplation
noun contemplation
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- disdain — to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
- rejection — the act or process of rejecting.
- slight — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
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