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Webster 1913 Edition
Contemplative
Con-tem′pla-tive
,Adj.
[F.
contemplatif
, L. contemplativus
.] 1.
Pertaining to contemplation; addicted to, or employed in, contemplation; meditative.
Fixed and
contemplative
their looks. Denham.
2.
Having the power of contemplation;
as,
. contemplative
facultiesRay.
Con-tem′pla-tive
,Noun.
(R. C. Ch.)
A religious or either sex devoted to prayer and meditation, rather than to active works of charity.
Webster 1828 Edition
Contemplative
CONTEMPLATIVE
,Adj.
1.
Given to contemplation, or continued application of the mind to a subject; studious; thoughtful; as a contemplative philosopher, or mind.2.
Employed in study; as a contemplative life.3.
Having the appearance of study, or a studious habit; as a contemplative look.4.
Having the power of thought or meditation; as the contemplative faculty of man.