Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Contemplation has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
a long and thoughtful observation
"She sat by the window in deep contemplation, watching the rain transform the garden into a blur of green and gray."
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
"After hours of deep contemplation regarding his future career path, he finally decided to apply for the engineering program."
The act of contemplating; musing; being highly concentrated in thought
"She sat by the window in deep contemplation, lost entirely in her thoughts about the future."