Contemplative

  • 31contemplative — con·tem·pla·tive …

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  • 32contemplative — UK [kənˈtemplətɪv] / US / US [ˈkɑntəmˌpleɪtɪv] adjective spending a lot of time thinking very carefully about something …

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  • 33contemplative — con•tem•pla•tive [[t]kənˈtɛm plə tɪv, ˈkɒn təmˌpleɪ , tɛm [/t]] adj. 1) given to or characterized by contemplation 2) rel a person devoted to contemplation, as a monk • Etymology: 1300–50; ME < AF < L con•tem′pla•tive•ly, adv.… …

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  • 34contemplative — /ˈkɒntəmˌpleɪtɪv / (say kontuhm.playtiv), /kənˈtɛmplətɪv / (say kuhn templuhtiv) adjective 1. given to or characterised by contemplation. –noun 2. a person devoted to religious contemplation. –contemplatively, adverb –contemplativeness, noun …

  • 35contemplative — adj. & n. adj. of or given to (esp. religious) contemplation; meditative. n. a person whose life is devoted to religious contemplation. Derivatives: contemplatively adv. Etymology: ME f. OF contemplatif ive, or L contemplativus (as contemplate) …

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  • 36contemplative order — a religious order whose members are devoted to prayer rather than works. [1880 85] * * * …

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  • 37contemplative life —  Созерцательная жизнь …

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  • 38contemplative order — a religious order whose members are devoted to prayer rather than works. [1880 85] …

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  • 39Prison contemplative programs — are classes or practices mdash; including meditation, yoga, contemplative prayer or similar mdash; that are offered at correctional institutions for inmates and prison staff. There are many stated benefits of these programs such a stress relief… …

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  • 40Prière contemplative — Contemplation La contemplation (theôria en grec est un déverbal de theôrô: je regarde, je contemple) est une application de l esprit à voir et observer certaines réalités. Le terme a un sens particulier dans la religion et dans l art. L état… …

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