Contemplations

/ˌkɒntɛmˈpleɪʃənz/ noun, plural

Definition

Acts or instances of thinking deeply about something; periods of serious thought, reflection, or meditation.

Etymology

From contemplation (noun formed from contemplate with -tion suffix) plus -s (plural marker). The -tion suffix creates abstract nouns from verbs, especially in Latinate words.

Kelly Says

Medieval monks kept 'Books of Contemplations' and philosophers wrote lengthy 'Contemplations' as a literary genre—these weren't casual thoughts but structured, serious meditations on profound topics.

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