contemplation
nounUK /ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃn/
US /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃn/
The act of thinking about something carefully for a while.
She sat by the window in quiet contemplation of the stars.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A calm, serious state of mind focused on spiritual matters.
The monks spent the morning in prayer and contemplation.
3. The act of looking at something for a long time.
He stood in silent contemplation of the painting.
4. The possibility or expectation of something happening in the future.
The plan was never seriously in contemplation.