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Presumption vs Contemplation - What's the difference?

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Presumption is a related term of contemplation.


As nouns the difference between presumption and contemplation

is that presumption is the act of presuming, or something presumed while contemplation is the act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study.

presumption

Noun

(en noun)
  • the act of presuming, or something presumed
  • * De Quincey
  • in contradiction to these very plausible presumptions
  • the belief of something based upon reasonable evidence, or upon something known to be true
  • The presumption is that an event has taken place.
  • the condition upon which something is presumed
  • (dated) arrogant behaviour; the act of venturing beyond due bounds of reverence or respect
  • * Shakespeare
  • Thy son I killed for his presumption .
  • * Dryden
  • I had the presumption to dedicate to you a very unfinished piece.

    Synonyms

    * (l)

    contemplation

    Noun

  • The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study.
  • Holy meditation.
  • The act of looking forward to an event as about to happen; expectation; the act of intending or purposing.
  • Antonyms

    * (musing) pragmatism