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contemplatively

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con·tem·pla·tive  (kn-tmpl-tv, kntm-pl-)
adj.
Disposed to or characterized by contemplation. See Synonyms at pensive.
n.
1. A person given to contemplation.
2. A member of a religious order that emphasizes meditation.

con·templa·tive·ly adv.
con·templa·tive·ness n.
Translations
contemplatively [kənˈtemplətɪvlɪ] ADVpensativamente
contemplatively
advnachdenklich; sit alsoin Gedanken


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