contemplativeness

Variant of contemplative

contemplative definition

con·tem·pla·tive (kən tem′plə tiv′, kän′təm plāt′iv)

adjective

of or inclined to contemplation; thoughtful; meditative

Etymology: ME contemplatif < OFr < L contemplativus

noun

one who is dedicated to religious meditation, esp. in a religious order

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