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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-

Date

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

Derivations in English

contemplated, contemplating

Usage

Word found in Modern English




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