Associations to the word «Contemplation»

Wiktionary

CONTEMPLATION, noun. The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study.
CONTEMPLATION, noun. Holy meditation.
CONTEMPLATION, noun. The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing.

Dictionary definition

CONTEMPLATION, noun. A long and thoughtful observation.
CONTEMPLATION, noun. A calm, lengthy, intent consideration.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley