CONTEMPLATION Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word contemplation. (close relations)
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| musing | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||
| reflection | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration • the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface • expression without words • a likeness in which left and right are reversed • the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material) • (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed • a remark expressing careful consideration • the ability to reflect beams or rays | ||||||
| rumination | nounn | |||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration • (of ruminants) chewing (the cud) • regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding | ||||||
| brooding | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body • persistent morbid meditation on a problem adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||
| consideration | nounn | |||||
noun • the process of giving careful thought to something • information that should be kept in mind when making a decision • a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting) • kind and considerate regard for others • a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone • a considerate and thoughtful act | ||||||
| deliberation | nounn | |||||
noun • (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question • careful consideration • planning something carefully and intentionally • a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry • the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision | ||||||
| introspection | nounn | |||||
noun • the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct | ||||||
| meditation | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature • (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects) | ||||||
| pondering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||
| thinking | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the process of using your mind to consider something carefully adjective satellite • endowed with the capacity to reason | ||||||
| thought | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about • the process of using your mind to consider something carefully • the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual • a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | ||||||
| reflexion | ||||||
noun • the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface • expression without words • a remark expressing careful consideration • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration • the ability to reflect beams or rays • a likeness in which left and right are reversed • the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material) | ||||||
| thoughtfulness | nounn | |||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration • kind and considerate regard for others • the trait of thinking carefully before acting • a considerate and thoughtful act | ||||||
