- contemplation - a long and thoughtful observation
--1 is a kind of stare
Derived form: verb contemplate1 - contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness - a calm lengthy intent consideration
--2 is a kind of consideration
--2 has particulars:cogitation, study; meditation, speculation; meditation; introspection, self-contemplation, self-examination; omphaloskepsis; retrospect Derived forms: verb contemplate1, verb contemplate2, verb contemplate4, verb contemplate3