contemplation : Dictionary / Wörterbuch (BEOLINGUS, TU Chemnitz)

English Dictionary: contemplation	by the DICT Development Group
2 results for contemplation
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
contemplation n a long and thoughtful observation a calm, lengthy, intent consideration Synonym(s): contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Contemplation \Con`templa"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.