English Dictionary: contemplative | by the DICT Development Group |
3 results for contemplative | |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Contemplative \Con*tem"pla*tive\, a. [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 faculties. --Ray. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Contemplative \Con*tem"pla*tive\, n. (R. C. Ch.) A religious or either sex devoted to prayer and meditation, rather than to active works of charity. |