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contemplative vs meditative

meditative vs contemplative

contemplative is a noun but meditative is not a noun.

contemplative and meditative both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contemplative Yes Yes No No
meditative No Yes No No
As adjectives, contemplative and meditative are synonyms defined as:
  • contemplative and meditative: deeply or seriously thoughtful
Other synonyms of contemplative include brooding, broody, musing, pensive, pondering, reflective, ruminative.
contemplative (noun) meditative (noun)
a person devoted to the contemplative life
contemplative (adjective) meditative (adjective)
deeply or seriously thoughtful deeply or seriously thoughtful
Difference between contemplative and meditative

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