contemplation meaning

• Noun: contemplation  `kóntum'pleyshun
  1. A long and thoughtful observation 
  2. A calm, lengthy, intent consideration
     - reflection, reflexion [Brit], rumination, musing, thoughtfulness

  Derived forms: contemplations

  See also: contemplate

  Type of: consideration, stare

  Encyclopedia: Contemplation

• in contemplation of:    1. In the expectat ...
• self-contemplation:    Noun: self-contemp ...

Examples

1. she was averse to the contemplation of death.
2. he returned to his contemplation of the fire.
3. i am sorry to interrupt your contemplations.
4. truth is properly no more than contemplation.
5. i am quite content with philosophic contemplation.