Chapter 330

To love, at least contemplate and admire, What I see excellent. Milton. We thus dilate Our spirits to the size of that they contemplate . Byron.

2. To consider or have in view, as contingent or probable; to look forward to; to purpose; to intend.

There remain some particulars to complete the information contemplated by those resolutions. A. Hamilton.

If a treaty contains any stipulations which contemplate a state of future war. Kent.

Syn. -- To view; behold; study; ponder; muse; meditate on; reflect on; consider; intend; design; plan; propose; purpose. See Meditate .

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Con"tem*plate , v. i. To consider or think studiously; to ponder; to reflect; to muse; to meditate.

So many hours must I contemplate . Shak.

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Con`tem*pla"tion (?) , n. [F. contemplation , L. contemplatio .] 1. The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study.

In contemplation of created things, By steps we may ascend to God. Milton.

Contemplation is keeping the idea which is brought into the mind for some time actually in view. Locke.

2. Holy meditation. [Obs.]

To live in prayer and contemplation . Shak.

3. The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing.

In contemplation of returning at an early date, he left. Reid.

To have in contemplation , to inted or purpose, or to have under consideration.

Contemplatist <Xpage=311>

Con*tem"pla*tist (?) , n. A contemplator. [R.]

I. Taylor.

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Con*tem"pla*tive (?) , a. [F. contemplatif , L. contemplativus .] 1. Pertaining to contemplation; addicted to, or employed in, contemplation; meditative.

Fixed and contemplative their looks. Denham.

2. Having the power of contemplation; as, contemplative faculties .

Ray.

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Con*tem"pla*tive , n. (R. C. Ch.) A religious or either sex devoted to prayer and meditation, rather than to active works of charity.

Contemplatively <Xpage=311>

Con*tem"pla*tive*ly , adv. With contemplation; in a contemplative manner.

Contemplativeness <Xpage=311>

Con*tem"pla*tive*ness , n. The state of being contemplative; thoughtfulness.

Contemplator <Xpage=311>

Con"tem*pla`tor (?; 277) , n. [L.] One who contemplates.

Sir T. Browne.

Contemporaneity <Xpage=311>

Con*tem`po*ra*ne"i*ty (?) , n. The state of being contemporaneous.

The lines of contemporaneity in the o\'94litic system. J. Philips.

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Con*tem`po*ra"ne*ous (?) , a. [L. contemporaneus ; con- + tempus time. See Temporal , and cf. Contemporaneous .] Living, existing, or occurring at the same time; contemporary.

The great age of Jewish philosophy, that of Aben Esra, Maimonides, and Kimchi, had been contemporaneous with the later Spanish school of Arabic philosophy. Milman

- Con*tem`po*ra"ne*ous*ness , n.

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Con*tem`po*ra"ne*ous*ly , adv. At the same time with some other event.

Contemporariness <Xpage=311>

Con*tem"po*ra*ri*ness (?) , n. Existence at the same time; contemporaneousness.

Howell.

Contemporary <Xpage=311>

Con*tem"po*ra*ry (?) , a. [Pref. con- + L. temporarius of belonging to time, tempus time. See Temporal , and cf. Contemporaneous .] 1. Living, occuring, or existing, at the same time; done in, or belonging to, the same times; contemporaneous.

This king [Henry VIII.] was contemporary with the greatest monarchs of Europe. Strype.

2. Of the same age; coeval.

A grove born with himself he sees, And loves his old contemporary trees. Cowley.

Contemporary <Xpage=311>

Con*tem"po*ra*ry , n. ; pl. Contemporaries (<?/) . One who lives at the same time with another; as, Petrarch and Chaucer were contemporaries .

Contempt <Xpage=311>

Con*tempt" (?; 215) , n. [L. contemptus , fr. contemnere : cf. OF. contempt . See Contemn .] 1. The act of contemning or despising; the feeling with which one regards that which is esteement mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn.

Criminal contempt of public feeling. Macaulay.

Nothing, says Longinus, can be great, the contempt of which is great. Addison.

2. The state of being despised; disgrace; shame.

Contempt and begarry hangs upon thy back. Shaks.

3. An act or expression denoting contempt.

Little insults and contempts . Spectator.

The contempt and anger of his lip. Shak.

4. (Law) Disobedience of the rules, orders, or process of a court of justice, or of rules or orders of a legislative body; disorderly, contemptuous, or insolent language or behavior in presence of a court, tending to disturb its proceedings, or impair the respect due to its authority.

&hand; Contempt is in some jurisdictions extended so as to include publications reflecting injuriously on a court of justice, or commenting unfairly on pending proceedings; in other jurisdictions the courts are prohibited by statute or by the constitution from thus exercising this process.

Syn. -- Disdain; scorn; derision; mockery; contumely; neglect; disregard; slight.

Contemptibility <Xpage=311>

Con*tempt`i*bil"i*ty (?) , n. The quality of being contemptible; contemptibleness.

Speed.

Contemptible <Xpage=311>

Con*tempt"i*ble (?) , a. 1. Worthy of contempt; deserving of scorn or disdain; mean; vile; despicable.

Milton.

The arguments of tyranny are as contemptible as its force is dreadful. Burke.

2. Despised; scorned; neglected; abject.

Locke.

3. Insolent; scornful; contemptuous. [Obs.]

If she should make tender of her love, 't is very possible he 'll scorn it; for the man . . . hath a contemptible spirit. Shak.

Syn. -- Despicable; abject; vile; mean; base; paltry; worthless; sorry; pitiful; scurrile. See Contemptuous . -- Contemptible , Despicable , Pitiful , Paltry . Despicable is stronger than contemptible , as despise is stronger than contemn . It implies keen disapprobation, with a mixture of anger. A man is despicable chiefly for low actions which mark his life, such as servility, baseness, or mean adulation. A man is contemptible for mean qualities which distinguish his character, especially those which show him to be weak, foolish, or worthless. Treachery is despicable , egotism is contemptible . Pitiful and paltry are applied to cases which are beneath anger, and are simply contemptible in a high degree.

Contemptibleness <Xpage=311>

Con*tempt"i*ble*ness , n. The state or quality of being contemptible, or of being despised.

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Con*tempt"i*bly , adv. In a contemptible manner.

Contemptuous <Xpage=311>

Con*temp"tu*ous (?; 135) , a. Manifecting or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; haughty; insolent; disdainful.

A proud, contemptious behavior. Hammond.

Savage invectiveand contemptuous sarcasm. Macaulay.

Rome . . . entertained the most contemptuous opinion of the Jews. Atterbury.

Syn. -- Scornful; insolent; haughty; disdainful; supercilious; insulting; contumelious. -- Contemptuous , Contemptible . These words, from their similarity of sound, are sometimes erroneously interchanged, as when a person speaks of having "a very contemptible opinion of another." Contemptible is applied to that which is the object of contempt; as, contemptible conduct; a contemptible fellow. Contemptuous is applied to that which indicates contempts; as, a contemptuous look; a contemptuous remark; contemptuous treatment. A person, or whatever is personal, as an action, an expression, a feeling, an opinion, may be either contemptuous or contemptible ; a thing may be contemptible , but can not be contemptuous .

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Con*temp"tu*ous*ly , adv. In a contemptuous manner; with scorn or disdain; despitefully.

The apostles and most eminent Christians were poor, and used contemptuously . Jer. Taylor.

Contemptuousness <Xpage=311>

Con*temp"tu*ous*ness , n. Disposition to or manifestion of contempt; insolence; haughtiness.

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Con*tend" (?) , v. i. [ imp. & p.p. Contended ; p.pr. & vb.n. Contending .] [OF. contendre , L. contendere , -tentum ; con- + tendere to strech. See Tend .] 1. To strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.

For never two such kingdoms did content Without much fall of blood. Shak.

The Lord said unto me, Distress not the Moabites, neither contend with them in battle. Deut. ii. 9.

In ambitious strength I did Contend against thy valor. Shak.

2. To struggle or exert one's self to obtain or retain possession of, or to defend.

You sit above, and see vain men below Contend for what you only can bestow. Dryden.

3. To strive in debate; to engage in discussion; to dispute; to argue.

The question which our author would contend for. Locke.

Many things he fiercely contended about were trivial. Dr. H. More.

Syn. -- To struggle; fight; combat; vie; strive; oppose; emulate; contest; litigate; dispute; debate.

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Con*tend" , v. t. To struggle for; to contest. [R.]

Carthage shall contend the world with Rome.Dryden.

Contendent <Xpage=311>

Con*tend"ent (?) , n. [L. contendens , p.pr.] n antagonist; a contestant. [Obs.]

In all notable changes and revolutions the contendents have been still made a prey to the third party. L'Estrange.

Contender <Xpage=311>

Con*tend"er (?) , n. One who contends; a contestant.

Contendress <Xpage=311>

Con*tend"ress (?) , n. A female contestant. [R.]

Contenement <Xpage=311>

Con*ten"e*ment (?) , n. [Pref. con- + tenemnt .] (Law) That which is held together with another thing; that which is connected with a tenetment, or thing holden, as a certin quantity of land a<?/jacent to a dwelling, and necessary to the reputable enjoyment of the dwelling; appurtenance.

Burrill.

Content <Xpage=311>

Con*tent (?) , a. [F. content , fr. L. contentus , p.p. of contenire to hold together, restrain. See Contain .] Contained within limits; hence, having the desires limited by that which one has; not disposed to repine or grumble; satisfied; contented; at rest.

Having food rainment, let us be therewith content . 1 Tim. vi. 8.

Content <Xpage=311>

Con"tent (? &or; ?; 277) , n. ; usually in pl ., Contents . 1. That which is contained; the thing or things held by a receptacle or included within specified limits; as, the contents of a cask or bale or of a room; the contents of a book.

I shall prove these writings . . . authentic, and the contents true, and worthy of a divine original. Grew.

2. Power of containing; capacity; extent; size. [Obs.]

Strong ship's, of great content . Bacon.

3. (Geom.) Area or quantity of space or matter contained within certain limits; as, solid contents ; superficial contents .

The geometrical content , figure, and situation of all the lands of a kingdom. Graunt.

Table of contents , &or; Contents , a table or list of topics in a book, showing their order and the place where they may be found: a summary.

Content <Xpage=311>

Con*tent" (?) , v. t. [F. contenter , LL. contentare , fr. L. contentus , p.p. See Content , a. ] 1. To satisfy the desires of; to make easy in any situation; to appease or quiet; to gratify; to please.

Do not content yourselves with obscure and confused ideas, where clearer are to be attained. I. Watts.

Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them. Mark xv. 15.

2. To satisfy the expectations of; to pay; to requite.

Come the next Sabbath, and I will content you. Shak.

Syn. -- To satisfy; appease; plese. See Satiate .

Content <Xpage=311>

Con*tent" , n. 1. Rest or quietness of the mind in one's present condition; freedom from discontent; satisfaction; contentment; moderate happiness.

Such is the fullness of my heart's content . Shak.

2. Acquiescence without examination. [Obs.]

The sense they humbly take upon content . Pope.

3. That which contents or satisfies; that which if attained would make one happy.

So will I in England work your grace's full content . Shak.

4. (Eng. House of Lords) An expression of assent to a bill or motion; an affirmate vote; also, a member who votes "Content.".

Supposing the number of " Contents " and "Not contents" strictly equal in number and consequence.Burke.

Contentation <Xpage=311>

Con`ten*ta"tion (?) , n. [LL. contentatio .] Content; satisfaction. [Obs.]

Bacon.

Contented <Xpage=311>

Con*tent"ed (?) , a. Content; easy in mind; satisfied; quiet; willing. -- Con*tent"ed*ly , adv. -- Con*tent"ed*ness , n.

Contentful <Xpage=311>

Con*tent"ful (?) , a. Full of content. [Obs.]

Barrow.

Contention <Xpage=311>

Con*ten"tion (?) , n. [F. contention , L. contentio . See Contend .] 1. A violent effort or struggle to obtain, or to resist, something; contest; strife.

I would my ar<?/s could match thee in contenion . Shak.

2. Strife in words; controversy; altercation quarrel; dispute; as, a bone of contention .

Contentions and strivings about the law. Titus iii. 9.

3. Vehemence of endeavor; eagerness; ardor; zeal.

An end . . . worthy our utmost contenion to obtain. Rogers.

4. A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion of strife; a position taken or contended for.

All men seem agreed what is to be done; the contention is how the subject is to be divided and defined. Bagehot.

This was my original contention , and I still maintain that you should abide by your former decision. Jowett.

Syn. -- Struggle; strife; contest; quarrel; combat; conflict; feud; litigation; controversy; dissension; variance; disagreement; debate; competition; emulation. -- Contention , Strife . A struggle between two parties is the idea common to these two words. Strife is a struggle for mastery; contention is a struggle for the possession of some desired object, or the accomplishment of some favorite end. Neither of the words is necessairly used in a bad sense, since there may be a generous strife or contention between two friends as to which shall incur danger or submit to sacrifices. Ordinarily, however, these words denote a struggle arising from bad passions. In that case, strife usually springs from a quarrelsome temper, and contention from, a selfish spirit which seeks its own aggrandizement, or is fearful lest others should obtain too such. Strife has more reference to the manner than to the object of a struggle, while contention takes more account of the end to be gained.

Contentious <Xpage=311>

Con*ten"tious (?) , a. [L. contentiosus : cf. F. contentieux .] 1. Fond of contention; given to angry debate; provoking dispute or contention; quarrelsome.

Despotic and contentious temper. Macaulay.

2. Relating to contention or strife; involving or characterized by contention.

Spenser.

More cheerfull; though not less contentious , regions. Brougham.

3. (Law) Contested; litigated; litigious; having power to decide controversy.

Contentious jurisdiction (Eng. Eccl. Law) , jurisdiction over matters in controversy between parties, in contradistinction to voluntary jurisdiction , or that exercised upon matters not opposed or controverted.

Syn. -- Quarrelsome; pugnacious; dissentious; wrangling; litigious; perverse; peevish.

- Con*ten"tious*ly , adv. -- Con*ten"tious*ness , n.

Contentless <Xpage=311>

Con*tent"less (?) , a. [ Content + -less .] Discontented; dissatisfied. [R.]

Shak.

Contently <Xpage=311>

Con*tent"ly , adv. In a contented manner. [Obs.]

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Contentment <Xpage=313>

Con*tent"ment (?) , n. [Cf. F. contentement . See Content , v. t. ] 1. The state of being contented or satisfied; content.

Contentment without external honor is humility. Grew.

Godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Tim. vi. 6.

2. The act or process of contenting or satisfying; as, the contentment of avarice is impossible .

3. Gratification; pleasure; satisfaction. [Obs.]

At Paris the prince spent one whole day to give his mind some contentment in viewing of a famous city. Sir H. Wotton.

Contents <Xpage=313>

Con*tents (? &or; ?; 277) , n. pl. See Content , n.

Conterminable <Xpage=313>

Con*ter"mi*na*ble (?) , a. Having the same bounds; terminating at the same time or place; conterminous.

Love and life not conterminable . Sir H. Wotton.

Conterminal <Xpage=313>

Con*ter"mi*nal (?) , a. [LL. conterminalis .] Conterminous.

Conterminant <Xpage=313>

Con*ter"mi*nant (?) , a. Having the same limits; ending at the same time; conterminous.

Lamb.

Conterminate <Xpage=313>

Con*ter"mi*nate (?) , a. [L. conterminare to border upon, fr. conterminus conterminous; con- + terminus border.] Having the same bounds; conterminous. [Obs.]

B. Jonson.

Conterminous <Xpage=313>

Con*ter"mi*nous (?) , a. [L. conterminus . Cf. Conterminous .] Having the same bounds, or limits; bordering upon; contiguous.

This conformed so many of them as were conterminous to the colonies and garrisons, to the Roman laws. Sir M. Hale.

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Con`ter*ra"ne*an (?) , Con`ter*ra"ne*ous (?) , a. [L. conterraneus ; con- + terra country.] Of or belonging to the same country.

Howell.

Contesseration <Xpage=313>