Pronunciation: k ə n- ' tem-pl ə -tiv; ' kän-t ə m- ˌ pl ā -, - ˌ tem-
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
: marked by or given to contemplation specifically : of or relating to a religious order devoted to prayer and penance
– con · tem · pla · tive · ly adverb
– con · tem · pla · tive · ness noun