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precontemplation

con·tem·pla·tion
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-tuh m-pley-shuh n, -tem-]
    • /ˌkɒn təmˈpleɪ ʃən, -tɛm-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-tuh m-pley-shuh n, -tem-]
    • /ˌkɒn təmˈpleɪ ʃən, -tɛm-/

Definitions of precontemplation word

  • noun precontemplation the act of contemplating; thoughtful observation. 1
  • noun precontemplation full or deep consideration; reflection: religious contemplation. 1
  • noun precontemplation purpose or intention. 1
  • noun precontemplation prospect or expectation. 1
See all 4 definitions of precontemplation

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Origin of precontemplation

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 Precontemplation

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

precontemplation 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.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

precontemplation usage trend in Literature

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