1. (a.) Pertaining to contemplation; addicted to, or employed in, contemplation; meditative.

2. (a.) Having the power of contemplation; as, contemplative faculties.

3. (n.) A religious or either sex devoted to prayer and meditation, rather than to active works of charity.

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