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   contemplative

   /kənˈtɛmplətɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. expressing or involving prolonged thought: "she regarded me with a contemplative eye"
   • ▪ involving or given to deep silent prayer or religious meditation: "contemplative knowledge of God"

   noun

   • 1. a person whose life is devoted primarily to prayer, especially in a monastery or convent.

   Derivatives

   • 1. contemplatively adverb

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   The meaning of CONTEMPLATIVE is marked by or given to contemplation; specifically : of or relating to a religious order devoted to prayer and penance. How to use contemplative in a sentence.

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   The contemplative life is one filled with deep and serious thought, and is often associated with monks, nuns, philosophers, and theorists.

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   Contemplative definition: given to or characterized by contemplation. See examples of CONTEMPLATIVE used in a sentence.

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   Someone who is contemplative thinks deeply, or is thinking in a serious and calm way.

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   Define contemplative. contemplative synonyms, contemplative pronunciation, contemplative translation, English dictionary definition of contemplative. 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...

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   CONTEMPLATIVE meaning: 1. involving quiet and serious thought for a period of time: 2. involving quiet and serious…. Learn more.

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   A complete guide to the word "CONTEMPLATIVE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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   What does the word contemplative mean? There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word contemplative, seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. contemplative has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. religion (Middle English) Christianity (mid 1600s)

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    contemplative meaning, definition, what is contemplative: spending a lot of time thinking seriousl...: Learn more.

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    Of or inclined to contemplation; thoughtful; meditative. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Pertaining especially to a contemplative Roman Catholic religious or one of the contemplative Roman Catholic religious orders. Wiktionary. Synonyms: pondering. musing. ruminative. pensive. meditative. reflective. broody. brooding. thoughtful. ruminant