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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

  1. Of or pertaining to meditation.
    • Yoga is a meditative practice.
  2. Thoughtful; pensive.
    • After hearing the news he became meditative.

Forms

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more meditative Degree=Cmp lexicographic
most meditative Degree=Sup lexicographic

Deriveds

premeditative · meditatively · meditativeness · unmeditative

Relateds

meditate · meditator · meditation

Synonyms

contemplative