contemplation

• Существительное, обозначающее акт глубокого, тщательного и продолжительного размышления о чем-либо, часто включающий рефлексию или медитацию.

A noun referring to the act of thinking deeply, carefully, and at length about something, often involving reflection or meditation.

uncountable

1. Deep thoughtB2formal

   The act of thinking deeply about something for a long time.

   Размышление

   • She sat in quiet contemplation of the sunset.
   • His contemplation of the problem led to a breakthrough.
   • The monk spent hours in contemplation.

   Synonymscogitationconsiderationdeliberationmeditationmusingreflectionruminationstudythought

   Antonymsinattentionneglectthoughtlessness

2. ConsiderationB2formal

   The act of considering something as a possibility.

   Рассмотрение

   • The plan is under active contemplation by the board.
   • He is in contemplation of a career change.
   • The project is still in the early stages of contemplation.

   Synonymsconsiderationdeliberationmusingponderingreflectionthought

   Antonymsdisregardignoranceinattentionneglect