Contemplation

Pronunciation: /kɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/

Definitions of contemplation

noun the action of considering something thoughtfully

Example Sentences

A1 She sat quietly in contemplation, thinking about her future.

A2 After a long day at work, he enjoyed some quiet contemplation in his garden.

B1 The monk spent hours in contemplation, seeking inner peace.

B2 Contemplation of the artwork in the museum left her feeling inspired and reflective.

C1 His deep contemplation of the philosophical question led to a breakthrough in his research.

C2 The poet's contemplation of nature and beauty is evident in her profound and moving verses.

Examples of contemplation in a Sentence

formal After much contemplation, he decided to pursue a career in law.

informal I need some time for contemplation before making a decision.

slang I'm just gonna sit here and do some contemplation about life, you know?

figurative The painting invites contemplation on the nature of beauty and art.

Grammatical Forms of contemplation

• past tense: contemplated
• plural: contemplations
• comparative: more contemplative
• superlative: most contemplative
• present tense: contemplates
• future tense: will contemplate
• perfect tense: has contemplated
• continuous tense: is contemplating
• singular: contemplation
• positive degree: contemplative
• infinitive: to contemplate
• gerund: contemplating
• participle: contemplated

Origin and Evolution of contemplation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'contemplation' originated from the Latin word 'contemplatio', which is derived from the verb 'contemplari' meaning 'to observe or contemplate'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious or philosophical context to refer to deep reflective thought or meditation, 'contemplation' has evolved to also encompass the act of considering something thoughtfully or at length in a broader sense.