contemplation vs retrospect
retrospect vs contemplationcontemplation and retrospect both are nouns.
contemplation is not a verb while retrospect is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| contemplation | Yes | No | No | No |
| retrospect | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
retrospect is a hyponym of
contemplation; that is, retrospect is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
contemplation:
- contemplation: a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
- retrospect: contemplation of things past
Other hyponyms of contemplation include
cogitation, study, meditation, speculation, meditation, introspection, self-contemplation, self-examination, extrospection.
| contemplation (noun) | retrospect (noun) |
|---|---|
| a long and thoughtful observation | contemplation of things past |
| a calm, lengthy, intent consideration |
| contemplation (verb) | retrospect (verb) |
|---|---|
| look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember |
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