/kon'teuhm play"sheuhn, -tem-/ , n.
1. the act of contemplating; thoughtful observation.
2. full or deep consideration; reflection: religious contemplation.
3. purpose or intention.
4. prospect or expectation.
[ 1175-1225; contemplation- (s. of contemplatio ); see CONTEMPLATE, -ION; r. ME contemplaci ( o ) un ]