perpension

perpension
\\pə(r)ˈpenchən\ noun (-s)
Etymology: Late Latin perpension-, perpensio, from Latin perpensus (past participle of perpendere to perpend) + -ion, -io -ion — more at perpend
: careful weighing in the mind : reflection, consideration

give me the results of your perpensions — R.L.Stevenson


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  • Perpension — Per*pen sion, n. [See {Perpend}.] Careful consideration; pondering. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • perpension — per·pen·sion …   English syllables

  • Perpensity — Per*pen si*ty, n. Perpension. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Attention — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Attention >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 attention attention Sgm: N 1 mindfulness mindfulness &c. >Adj. Sgm: N 1 intentness intentness intentiveness Sgm: N 1 alertness alertness Sgm: N 1 thought …   English dictionary for students

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