ɪˌteɪ adjective
1.
meditating; contemplating: The cogitative faculty distinguishes humans from animals.
2.
given to meditation; thoughtful: The leaders sat in cogitative silence.
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cogitative (ˈkɒdʒɪtətɪv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | capable of thinking |
| 2. | thoughtful |
| cogitatively | |
| —adv | |
| cogitativeness | |
| —n | |
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| cogitative (ˈkɒdʒɪtətɪv) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | capable of thinking |
| 2. | thoughtful |
| cogitatively | |
| —adv | |
| cogitativeness | |
| —n | |
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cogitative
from O.Fr. cogitatif (14c.), from M.L. cogitativus, from L. cogitare (see cogitation).
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