Main Entry:

con·tem·pla·tion

Pronunciation:

\ˌkän-təm-ˈplā-shən, -ˌtem-\

Function:

noun

Date:

13th century

1 a: concentration on spiritual things as a form of private devotion b: a state of mystical awareness of God's being2: an act of considering with attention : study3: the act of regarding steadily4: intention, expectation