Emily Dickinson Lexicon

CON-TEM'PLA-TIVE, a.

1. Given to contemplation, or continued application of the mind to a subject; studious; thoughtful; as, a contemplative philosopher, or mind.
2. Employed in study; as, a contemplative life. – Bacon.
3. Having the appearance of study, or a studious habit; as, a contemplative book. – Denham.
4. Having the power of thought or meditation; as, the contemplative faculty of man. – Ray.