Thoughtful and reflective; inclined to think deeply about things. As a noun: a person devoted to contemplation or meditation, especially in religious contexts.
From Latin contemplativus, from contemplari (to contemplate). The -ive suffix creates adjectives indicating a tendency or inclination.
In the Middle Ages, 'the contemplative life' was the highest spiritual calling—it contrasted with 'the active life' of working and serving. This word carries centuries of philosophical and religious significance.
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