con•tem•pla´tion
n. [F. contemplation, L. contemplatio.]
1. The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study. “In contemplation of created things,
By steps we may ascend to God.
Milton.” “Contemplation is keeping the idea which is brought into the mind for some time actually in view.
Locke.”
2. Holy meditation. [Obs.] “To live in prayer and contemplation.
Shak.”
3. The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing. “In contemplation of returning at an early date, he left.
Reid.” To have in contemplation, to inted or purpose, or to have under consideration.
1. The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study. “In contemplation of created things,
By steps we may ascend to God.
Milton.” “Contemplation is keeping the idea which is brought into the mind for some time actually in view.
Locke.”
2. Holy meditation. [Obs.] “To live in prayer and contemplation.
Shak.”
3. The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing. “In contemplation of returning at an early date, he left.
Reid.” To have in contemplation, to inted or purpose, or to have under consideration.
Meaning of “contemplation” in English language – noun deep thought, learn more...
Request to translate if there is no definitions or definitions is not clear enough "contemplation"?
Ask a question if something is not clear about the word "contemplation".
To improve and add new definitions to the English dictionary, we need your support.
You can also help by adding definitions of words to the database.
Thank you!