contemˈplant noun

contemplāˈtion noun

1. Meditation
2. A meditative condition of mind
3. Attentive viewing or consideration
4. Matter for thought
5. Purpose

contempˈlatist noun

conˈtemplātive (or /kən-temˈplə-/) adjective

Given to contemplation

A person leading a life of religious contemplation

conˈtemplatively (or /-temˈ/) adverb

conˈtemplativeness (or /-temˈ/) noun

conˈtemplātor noun

1. A person who contemplates
2. A student (rare)

contemplative life (theology and philosophy)

Life devoted to meditation (cf active life)

in contemplation of

1. In the expectation of
2. Bearing in mind as a possibility