I. kən-ˈtem-plə-tiv; ˈkän-təm-ˌplā-, -ˌtem- 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
II. noun
Date: 14th century
: a person who practices contemplation