English noun: contemplation | |||
1. | contemplation (act) a long and thoughtful observation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | stare | ||
2. | contemplation (cognition) a calm, lengthy, intent consideration | ||
Synonyms | musing, reflection, reflexion, rumination, thoughtfulness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | consideration | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | cogitation, introspection, meditation, meditation, retrospect, self-contemplation, self-examination, speculation, study | ||