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- [med-i-tey-tiv]
- /ˈmɛd ɪˌteɪ tɪv/
- /ˌmed.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [med-i-tey-tiv]
- /ˈmɛd ɪˌteɪ tɪv/
Definitions of meditative word
- adjective meditative given to, characterized by, or indicative of meditation; contemplative. 1
- noun meditative Of, involving, or absorbed in meditation or considered thought. 1
- adjective meditative thoughtful, contemplative 1
- adjective meditative conducive to meditation 1
- adjective meditative Meditative describes things that are related to the act of meditating or the act of thinking very deeply about something. 0
- adjective meditative meditating or inclined to meditate 0
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Origin of meditative
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
From the Late Latin word meditātīvus, dating back to 1605-15. See meditate, -ive
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Parts of speech for Meditative
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adjective
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meditative popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
meditative usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for meditative
adj meditative
- introspective — characterized by introspection, the act or process of looking into oneself.
- reflective — that reflects; reflecting.
- pensive — dreamily or wistfully thoughtful: a pensive mood.
- awake — Someone who is awake is not sleeping.
- aware — If you are aware of something, you know about it.
adjective meditative
- contemplative — Someone who is contemplative thinks deeply, or is thinking in a serious and calm way.
- preoccupied — completely engrossed in thought; absorbed.
- serious — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
- absorbed — If you are absorbed in something or someone, you are very interested in them and they take up all your attention and energy.
- lost in thought — Being preoccupied with one's thoughts rather than paying attention to reality.
Antonyms for meditative
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