meditative en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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- /ˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪv/ (General-American)
- /ˈmɛd.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈmɛdəˌteɪtɪv/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Middle French méditatif.
Meanings
-
Of or pertaining to meditation.
Yoga is a meditative practice.
-
Thoughtful; pensive.
After hearing the news he became meditative.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more meditative | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most meditative | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Deriveds
premeditative · meditatively · meditativeness · unmeditative
Relateds
meditate · meditator · meditation