myEtymology.com: English etymology of contemplate

Etymology of the English word contemplate

the English word contemplate

derived from the Latin word contemplatio (taking into consideration; in consideration of; view, survey; taking aim)

derived from the Latin word contemplari (observe, note, notice)

derived from the Latin word templum (temple, church; shrine)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *tem-

using the Latin prefix con- (together)

derived from the Latin prefix com-

derived from the Latin word cum (with)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kom (near, with, together)

derived from the Latin word contemplatus (contemplation, pondering; consideration)

derived from the Latin word contemplare (observe, note, notice)

derived from the Latin word templum (temple, church; shrine)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *tem-

The earliest known usage of contemplate in English dates from the 16th century.

Word found in Modern English