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contemplator

con·tem·plate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-tuh m-pleyt, -tem-]
    • /ˈkɒn təmˌpleɪt, -tɛm-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-tuh m-pleyt, -tem-]
    • /ˈkɒn təmˌpleɪt, -tɛm-/

Definitions of contemplator word

  • verb with object contemplator to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully: to contemplate the stars. 1
  • verb with object contemplator to consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about: to contemplate a difficult problem. 1
  • verb with object contemplator to have as a purpose; intend. 1
  • verb with object contemplator to have in view as a future event: to contemplate buying a new car. 1
  • verb without object contemplator to think studiously; meditate; consider deliberately. 1
  • noun contemplator One who contemplates. 1
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Origin of contemplator

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Latin contemplātus past participle of contemplāre, contemplārī to survey, observe, equivalent to con- con- + templ(um) space marked off for augural observation, temple1 + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Contemplator

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Contemplator

contemplator popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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