contemplation

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃən/
• (GA) IPA: /ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/

Noun

contemplation

1. The act of contemplating; musing; being highly concentrated in thought
   • 1836', Charles Dickens, The Pickwick Papers Chapter 22

     Mr. Pickwick congratulated the fortunate owner of the irresistible garments on their acquisition; and Mr. Peter Magnus remained a few moments apparently absorbed in contemplation.

2. Holy meditation.
   • 1851, The Annual Monitor for 1851, A Sketch of the Life and Labours of Patrick, The Apostle of the Irish

     Whilst he roamed about with his flocks, through ice and snow, communion with his God in prayer, and quiet contemplation, were his portion.

3. The act of looking forward to a future event

Antonyms

• (musing) pragmatism

Related terms

• contemplate
• contemplational
• precontemplation

Translations

• French: contemplation
• German: Betrachtung
• Portuguese: contemplação
• Russian: размышле́ние

Translations

• German: Meditation
• Russian: созерца́ние

Translations

• German: Erwarten
• Portuguese: contemplação
• Russian: предвкуше́ние

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