Definition of 'contemplative'
adjective
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contemplative in British English
adjective
1.
denoting, concerned with, or inclined to contemplation; meditative
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Derived forms
contemplatively (ˈcontemˌplatively) adverb
contemplativeness (ˈcontemˌplativeness)
noun
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contemplative in American English
adjective
1.
of or inclined to contemplation; thoughtful; meditative
noun
2.
one who is dedicated to religious meditation, esp. in a religious order
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈpensive
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Derived forms
contemplatively (conˈtemplatively)
adverb
contemplativeness (conˈtemplativeness)
noun
Word origin
ME contemplatif < OFr < L contemplativusWord Frequency
contemplative in American English
(kənˈtemplətɪv, ˈkɑntəmˌplei-, -tem-)
adjective
SYNONYMS 1. thoughtful, reflective, meditative.1.
given to or characterized by contemplation
a contemplative mind
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Derived forms
contemplatively adverb
contemplativeness
noun
Word origin
[1300–50; ‹ L contemplātīvus, equiv. to contemplāt(us) ( see contemplate) + -īvus -ive; r. ME contemplatif ‹ AF ‹ L, as above]Examples of 'contemplative' in a sentence
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