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con·tem·pla·tive
 contemplative
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- pronunciation:
- k
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tem
pl
tihv
[or]
kan
tm
pleI
tihv
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition: |
characterized by or given to contemplation; meditative; thoughtful.
a contemplative pose- synonyms:
- meditative, reflective, ruminant, ruminative, speculative, thoughtful
- similar words:
- abstracted, deliberative, musing, pensive
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absent-minded, intellectual, serious, theoretical |
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noun |
| definition: |
one who is dedicated to contemplation and meditation, such as a monk.
- similar words:
- cenobite, friar, monk, nun, sister, yogi
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| derivations: |
contemplatively (adv.), contemplativeness (n.) |
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