Category:Contemplative

Con*tem"pla*tive, a. Etym: [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.

contemplative Con*tem"pla*tive, n. (R. C. Ch.)

Defn: A religious or either gender devoted to prayer and meditation, rather than to active works of charity.