— cogitatively , adv. — cogitativeness , n.
/koj"i tay'tiv/ , adj.
1. meditating; contemplating: The cogitative faculty distinguishes humans from animals.
2. given to meditation; thoughtful: The leaders sat in cogitative silence.
[ 1375-1425; late ME cogitativus, equiv. to cogitat ( us ) (see COGITATE) + -ivus -IVE ]