meditative

See also: méditative

English

Etymology

From Middle French méditatif.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

meditative (comparative more meditative, superlative most meditative)

1. Of or pertaining to meditation.

   Yoga is a meditative practice.

2. Thoughtful; pensive.

   After hearing the news he became meditative.

Derived terms

• meditatively
• meditativeness
• premeditative
• unmeditative

Related terms

• meditate
• meditation
• meditator

Italian

Adjective

meditative

1. feminine plural of meditativo