An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

To engage in thought or contemplation; reflect. → consider.

Etymology (EN): Back formation from → meditation.

Etymology (PE): Segâlidan “to meditate, consider, think,” from Mid.Pers. uskaridan “to think, consider, discuss,” from us-, → ex-, + kar- “to observe, to consider;” related to engâridan, negaristan, âgâridan, → consider.