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cogitative

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cog⋅i⋅ta⋅tive

  [koj-i-tey-tiv]
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–adjective
1. meditating; contemplating: The cogitative faculty distinguishes humans from animals.
2. given to meditation; thoughtful: The leaders sat in cogitative silence.
Origin:
1375–1425; late ME < ML cōgitātīvus, equiv. to cōgitāt(us) (see cogitate ) + -īvus -ive

Related forms:
cog⋅i⋅ta⋅tive⋅ly, adverb
cog⋅i⋅ta⋅tive⋅ness, noun
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cog·i·ta·tive   (kŏj'ĭ-tā'tĭv)   
adj.  

  1. Of or relating to cogitation.

  2. Inclined to or capable of cogitation.

cog'i·ta'tive·ly adv.
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