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contemplative.

Inclined to contemplate; introspective and thoughtful; meditative.

13 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/kənˈtɛmplətɪv/UK/ˈkɒntəmˌpleɪtɪv/UK, rare/ˈkɒntəmplətɪv/UK/kənˈtɛmplətɪv/US
  1. Inclined to contemplate; introspective and thoughtful; meditative.

  2. Pertaining to a religious contemplative, or a contemplative religious orders, especially the Roman Catholic varieties.

  3. Relating to, or having the power of, contemplation.

    contemplative faculties
  4. In a phase of mental activity in which one begins to recognize and acknowledge the maladaptiveness of someone's behavior (such as one's own, or that of a family member or friend); usually with reference to substance use.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English contemplatyve, contemplatyf, from Old French contemplatif, from Latin contemplātīvus.

noun/kənˈtɛmplətɪv/UK/ˈkɒntəmˌpleɪtɪv/UK, rare/ˈkɒntəmplətɪv/UK/kənˈtɛmplətɪv/US
  1. Someone who has dedicated themselves to religious or philosophical contemplation.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English contemplatyve, contemplatyf, from Old French contemplatif, from Latin contemplātīvus.

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