contemplation/ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃən/EtymologyFrom Middle English contemplacioun, from Old French contemplation, from Latin contemplatio. By surface analysis, contemplate + -ion.contemplation means the act of contemplating; being highly concentrated in thought; musing. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 65 out of 100.contemplation is pronounced /ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃən/.nounThe act of contemplating; being highly concentrated in thought; musing.“Near-synonyms: meditation, cogitation; see also Thesaurus:attention, Thesaurus:consideration”Holy meditation.“Near-synonyms: devotions, prayer”The act of looking forward to a future event.“Near-synonym: anticipation”The state of being considered or planned.“Near-synonyms: consideration, planning, proposal”