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contemplative

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con⋅tem⋅pla⋅tive

  [kuhn-tem-pluh-tiv, kon-tuhm-pley-, -tem-]
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–adjective
1. given to or characterized by contemplation: a contemplative mind.
–noun
2. a person devoted to contemplation, as a monk.
Origin:
1300–50; < L contemplātīvus, equiv. to contemplāt(us) (see contemplate ) + -īvus -ive; r. ME contemplatif < AF < L, as above

Related forms:
con⋅tem⋅pla⋅tive⋅ly, adverb
con⋅tem⋅pla⋅tive⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. thoughtful, reflective, meditative.
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con·tem·pla·tive   (kən-těm'plə-tĭv, kŏn'təm-plā'-)   
adj.  Disposed to or characterized by contemplation. See Synonyms at pensive.
n.  

  1. A person given to contemplation.

  2. A member of a religious order that emphasizes meditation.

con·tem'pla·tive·ly adv., con·tem'pla·tive·ness n.
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