contemplation in Dogri डोगरी
contemplation in English
- contemplation⇄contemplation, noun.
1. the act of looking at or thinking about something for a long time.
Ex. From contemplation one can become wise (A. Edward Newton).
2. deep thought; meditation.
Ex. He was sunk in contemplation and did not he
contemplation in Hindi हिन्दी
contemplation in Malayalam മലയാളം
contemplation in Nepali नेपाली
contemplation in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
contemplation in Tamil தமிழ்
contemplation in Telugu తెలుగు
Contemplation
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/ (British), /ˌkɑːn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/ (American)
Definitions
- The act of thinking deeply about something.
- The state of being in thoughtful observation or reflection.
- Religious or spiritual meditation.
Usage Examples
- She spent hours in quiet contemplation by the lake.
- His contemplation of life’s mysteries led him to philosophy.
- Monks dedicate themselves to prayer and contemplation.
Etymology
From Latin "contemplatio," meaning "the act of observing or considering," from "contemplari" (to gaze attentively or meditate).
Synonyms
- Reflection
- Meditation
- Thought
- Introspection
- Deliberation
Antonyms
- Disregard
- Neglect
- Ignorance
- Indifference
Translations
Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
---|---|---|
French | contemplation | /kɔ̃.tɑ̃.pla.sjɔ̃/ |
Spanish | contemplación | /kontẽmplaˈθjon/ |
German | Betrachtung | /bəˈtʁaxtʊŋ/ |
Russian | созерцание | /səzʲɪrˈt͡sanʲɪje/ |
Hindi | ध्यान | /dhyān/ |
Chinese (Mandarin) | 沉思 | /chénsī/ |
Japanese | 熟考 | /jukukō/ |
Arabic | تأمل | /ta'ammul/ |
Portuguese | contemplação | /kõ.tẽ.plaˈsɐ̃w̃/ |
Bengali | চিন্তন | /cintan/ |
Marathi | चिंतन | /cintan/ |
Tamil | தியானம் | /tīyāṉam/ |
Telugu | ఆలోచన | /ālōcana/ |
Gujarati | વિચાર | /vicār/ |
Kannada | ವಿಚಾರ | /vicāra/ |
Malayalam | ധ്യാനം | /dhyānaṁ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/
- American English: /ˌkɑːn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/
Historical Usage
Since ancient times, contemplation has been a central aspect of philosophical and religious traditions, particularly in monastic life.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, contemplation is associated with deep thought, wisdom, and spiritual enlightenment, often linked to meditation and prayer.
More Information
Contemplation is commonly used in personal reflection, philosophy, and spiritual practices across various traditions worldwide.