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Word entry · 13 letters

contemplation

Best crossword clue

"Deep thought"

13 letters · collected on this word page

13 lettersPronunciation /ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃən/Part of speech nounSorted aceilmnnoopttStarts with CEnds with N1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. a long and thoughtful observation

Word origin

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

Used in a sentence

  • Near-synonyms: meditation, cogitation; see also Thesaurus:attention, Thesaurus:consideration
  • 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

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