An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. To look at with continued attention.
   

   2. To think about intently and at length.

Etymology (EN): From L. contemplatus, from contemplari “to gaze attentively, observe,” from → com- + templum “space marked out for observation of auguries.”

Etymology (PE): Darnegaristan “contemplate, think deeply,” from prefix dar- “→ in-, into,” + negaristan “to look,” → theory.