cogitative

cog·i·ta·tive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [koj-i-tey-tiv]
- /ˈkɒdʒ ɪˌteɪ tɪv/
- /ˈkɔʤɪtətɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koj-i-tey-tiv]
- /ˈkɒdʒ ɪˌteɪ tɪv/

Definitions of cogitative word

adjective cogitative capable of thinking 3
adjective cogitative thoughtful 3
adjective cogitative capable of cogitating 3
adjective cogitative tending to cogitate; thoughtful; meditative 3
adjective cogitative meditating; contemplating: The cogitative faculty distinguishes humans from animals. 1
adjective cogitative given to meditation; thoughtful: The leaders sat in cogitative silence. 1

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Origin of cogitative

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin cōgitātīvus, equivalent to cōgitāt(us) (see cogitate) + -īvus -ive

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Parts of speech for Cogitative

noun

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

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cogitative popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for cogitative

adj cogitative

contemplative — Someone who is contemplative thinks deeply, or is thinking in a serious and calm way.
deliberative — A deliberative institution or procedure has the power or the right to make important decisions.
meditative — given to, characterized by, or indicative of meditation; contemplative.
probing — to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience.
reasoning — a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.: the reason for declaring war.

All 10 Synonyms of cogitative