Definition of Contemplation
Contemplation
con·tem·pla·tion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the action of deeply and carefully reflecting on or thinking about something, or an instance of this;
e.g. He knocked on the door and interrupted by contemplation of the problem.
(noun)
the action of looking steadily at something, often while lost in thought;
e.g. We stopped our contemplation of the beautiful view and continued hiking.
(noun)
the state of being considered, planned, intended, or expected;
e.g. Many reforms are in contemplation for the organization.
(noun)
a form of religious meditation on which one concentrates on the divine or spiritual and tries to gain a greater experience or awareness of God;
e.g. The nuns have an hour for silent contemplation every morning.
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