contemplative

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English contemplatyve, contemplatyf, from Old French contemplatif, from Latin contemplātīvus. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /kənˈtɛmplətɪv/, (rarer) /ˈkɒntəmˌpleɪtɪv/, /ˈkɒntəmplətɪv/ (US) IPA(key): /kənˈtɛmplətɪv/, (rarer) /ˈkɑntəmˌpleɪtɪv/ === Adjective === contemplative (comparative more contemplative, superlative most contemplative) Inclined to contemplate; introspective and thoughtful; meditative. Pertaining to a religious contemplative, or a contemplative religious orders, especially the Roman Catholic varieties. Relating to, or having the power of, contemplation. (medicine, psychiatry) 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. Coordinate term: precontemplative ==== Synonyms ==== (inclined to contemplate): See Thesaurus:contemplative ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== contemplate ==== Translations ==== === Noun === contemplative (plural contemplatives) Someone who has dedicated themselves to religious or philosophical contemplation. === References === == French == === Adjective === contemplative feminine singular of contemplatif == Italian == === Adjective === contemplative feminine plural of contemplativo === Anagrams === contemplatevi == Latin == === Adjective === contemplātīve vocative masculine singular of contemplātīvus