perpension

noun

per·​pen·​sion

pə(r)ˈpenchən

plural -s

: careful weighing in the mind : reflection, consideration

give me the results of your perpensions

—R. L. Stevenson

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin perpension-, perpensio, from Latin perpensus (past participle of perpendere to perpend) + -ion, -io -ion

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