Meaning of CONTEMPLATION
| Pronunciation: | | `kântum'pleyshun
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- [n] a long and thoughtful observation
- [n] a calm lengthy intent consideration
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| | Synonyms: | | musing, reflection, reflexion, rumination, thoughtfulness |
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| | See Also: | | cogitation, consideration, introspection, meditation, omphaloskepsis, retrospect, self-contemplation, self-examination, speculation, stare, study | |
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| | Definition: | | Contemplation
A provocative new study of the Christian contemplative tradition and its relevance to contemporary daily life in a cogent synthesis of scholarship and creative analysis. Willigis Jager is a Benedictine monk and author of three previous books--the most recent being The Way to Contemplation: Encountering God Today. more details ... |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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.
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