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 | ||