Con-tĕm′pla-tĭve1, a.
a. [Lat. contemplativus, Fr. contemplatif, Pr. contemplatiu, Sp., Pg., & It. contemplativo.]
- Pertaining to, addicted to, or employed in contemplation; studious; thoughtful. “Fixed and contemplative their looks.” Denham.
- Having the power of thought or meditation. “The contemplative part of mankind.” Locke.