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

Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even the interpretation and use of words involves a process of free creation.
Noam Chomsky