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contemplationthe action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃn/

Korean meaning: 깊이 생각함, 명상, 심사숙고

Korean pronunciation: 칸템**플레이**션

Example Sentences

  • His contemplation was interrupted when his cat decided to sit on his philosophy book.
  • After hours of contemplation, she finally decided what to order from the menu.
  • The artist's contemplation of nature inspired her latest masterpiece.

contemplation

NOUN

//ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃn//

the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought

contemplation concept
💡 Concept

the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought

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contemplation rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

In contemplation flows meditation and admiration.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃn/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Roottempl
Suffix--ation

Origin

라틴어 'contemplari'(주의 깊게 관찰하다)에서 유래. 고대 로마의 점쟁이들이 새의 비행 패턴을 관찰하여 미래를 예언하던 'templum'(신성한 공간)에서 파생되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

meditationconsiderationadmiration
meditation
consideration
admiration

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📝Examples

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His contemplation was interrupted when his cat decided to sit on his philosophy book.

😄 Fun example

After hours of contemplation, she finally decided what to order from the menu.

The artist's contemplation of nature inspired her latest masterpiece.

Students need time for contemplation before making important career decisions.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

meditationreflectionconsiderationponderingrumination

Antonyms

impulsivenessrashnesshaste

Related

contemplatemeditateponderreflectintrospection