cogitative
[ koj-i-tey-tiv ]
/ ˈkɒdʒ ɪˌteɪ tɪv /
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adjective
meditating; contemplating: The cogitative faculty distinguishes humans from animals.
given to meditation; thoughtful: The leaders sat in cogitative silence.
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Origin of cogitative
OTHER WORDS FROM cogitative
cog·i·ta·tive·ly, adverbcog·i·ta·tive·ness, nounWords nearby cogitative
coggle, cog in the wheel, cogitable, cogitate, cogitation, cogitative, cogito, ergo sum, cognac, cognate, cognate object, cognation
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British Dictionary definitions for cogitative
cogitative
/ (ˈkɒdʒɪtətɪv) /
adjective
capable of thinking
thoughtful
Derived forms of cogitative
cogitatively, adverbcogitativeness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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