Contemplation

Quick meaning: Contemplation is a noun meaning The act of contemplating; being highly concentrated in thought; musing.

Meaning

The act of contemplating; being highly concentrated in thought; musing.

More Meanings

1. (religion) Holy meditation.
2. The act of looking forward to a future event.
3. The state of being considered or planned.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: anticipation

Near-synonyms: devotions, prayer

contemplation of port facility expansion

Near-synonyms: consideration, planning, proposal

Word Forms

• contemplations

Synonyms for contemplation

Depending on context, synonyms include meditation, cogitation, advertence, advertency, attention, consideration.

Antonyms for contemplation

Common opposites include mindlessness, roteness, reflexiveness, autopilot.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include musing, meditation, thoughtfulness, reflexion, reflection, rumination.

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