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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Contemplation \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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: contemplation n 1: a long and thoughtful observation 2: a calm lengthy intent consideration [syn: {meditation}, {reflection}, {reflexion}, {rumination}, {musing}, {thoughtfulness}]
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