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Contemplativeness

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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.
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Noun1.Contemplativeness - deep serious thoughtfulnesscontemplativeness - deep serious thoughtfulness          
meditativeness, pensiveness
thoughtfulness - the trait of thinking carefully before acting
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