contemplation

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a long and thoughtful observation
  2. noun a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

Etymology

From Middle English contemplacioun, from Old French contemplation, from Latin contemplatio. By surface analysis, contemplate + -ion.

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