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- [kuh n-tem-pluh-tiv, kon-tuh m-pley-, -tem-]
- /kənˈtɛm plə tɪv, ˈkɒn təmˌpleɪ-, -tɛm-/
- /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/
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- [kuh n-tem-pluh-tiv, kon-tuh m-pley-, -tem-]
- /kənˈtɛm plə tɪv, ˈkɒn təmˌpleɪ-, -tɛm-/
Definitions of contemplative word
- adjective contemplative Someone who is contemplative thinks deeply, or is thinking in a serious and calm way. 3
- adjective contemplative denoting, concerned with, or inclined to contemplation; meditative 3
- noun contemplative a person dedicated to religious contemplation or to a way of life conducive to this 3
- adjective contemplative of or inclined to contemplation; thoughtful; meditative 3
- noun contemplative one who is dedicated to religious meditation, esp. in a religious order 3
- adjective contemplative given to or characterized by contemplation: a contemplative mind. 1
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Origin of contemplative
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; < Latin contemplātīvus, equivalent to contemplāt(us) (see contemplate) + -īvus -ive; replacing Middle English contemplatif < Anglo-French < Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Contemplative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contemplative 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for contemplative
adj contemplative
- introspective — characterized by introspection, the act or process of looking into oneself.
- reflective — that reflects; reflecting.
- thoughtful — showing consideration for others; considerate.
- pensive — dreamily or wistfully thoughtful: a pensive mood.
- meditative — given to, characterized by, or indicative of meditation; contemplative.
adjective contemplative
- lost in thought — Being preoccupied with one's thoughts rather than paying attention to reality.
- absorbed — If you are absorbed in something or someone, you are very interested in them and they take up all your attention and energy.
- brooding — Brooding is used to describe an atmosphere or feeling that makes you feel anxious or slightly afraid.
Antonyms for contemplative
adj contemplative
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- unthoughtful — showing consideration for others; considerate.
- disdainful — full of or showing disdain; scornful.
- negligent — guilty of or characterized by neglect, as of duty: negligent officials.
- disregarding — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
adjective contemplative
- unthinking — thoughtless; heedless; inconsiderate: an unthinking, tactless person.
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