contemplation
/ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.15 in modern English
19
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "Near-synonyms: meditation, cogitation; see also Thesaurus:attention, Thesaurus:consideration"
- "Now, 80 percent is accessible — quickly filling with exhibition spaces, stylish restaurants and cafes, bookstores, and highly profitable gift stores, as well as quiet walkways, shady stands of trees and odd nooks that invite contemplation of bygone dynasties."
- "Mr. Pickwick congratulated the fortunate owner of the irresistible garments on their acquisition; and Mr. Peter Magnus remained a few moments apparently absorbed in contemplation."
- "Near-synonyms: devotions, prayer"
- "Whilst he roamed about with his flocks, through ice and snow, communion with his God in prayer, and quiet contemplation, were his portion."
- "Near-synonym: anticipation"
Etymology
From Middle English contemplacioun, from Old French contemplation, from Latin contemplatio. By surface analysis, contemplate + -ion.
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: contemplacioun, contemplation, contemplatio
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/
- British English: /ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃən/