cogitative
/'kɔdʤitətiv/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Given to or characterized by deep, serious thought; contemplative: Describes a person, their manner, or their mental state that is inclined toward careful reflection, meditation, or pondering.
- Of or relating to the faculty of thinking or reasoning: Pertaining to the cognitive capacity for thought, deliberation, or contemplation.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- She had a quiet, cogitative nature, often spending hours in the library.
- His cogitative silence during the meeting suggested he was carefully considering all the options.
- The philosopher's cogitative writings explore the nature of consciousness.
Advanced Usage
- "Cogitative faculty": A formal or philosophical term referring to the human power or capacity for thought and reflection.
- The study aimed to understand the development of the cogitative faculty in children.
Variants and Related Words
- Cogitate (verb): To think deeply about something; to ponder or meditate.
- He needed a moment to cogitate on the complex problem.
- Cogitation (noun): The action of thinking deeply about something; a deep thought.
- After much cogitation, she arrived at a solution.
Synonyms
- Contemplative: Involved in deep, serious thought.
- Reflective: Characterized by quiet thought or contemplation.
- Meditative: Absorbed in thought or meditation.
- Pensive: Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
- Thoughtful: Showing careful consideration or thought.
Antonyms
- Unthinking: Not thinking; done without care or consideration.
- Thoughtless: Lacking in or not showing consideration for others; also, done without consideration.
- Impulsive: Acting or done without forethought.
Adjective
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given to cogitation
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he looked at me with cogitative eyes
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of or relating to having capacities for cogitation
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the cogitative faculty
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